Heinrich Burchard

'''Dipl.-Ing. Heinrich Burchard''' (5 October 1894 – 11 April 1945) was a highly decorated General der Flakartillerie in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the several Flak-Divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinrich Burchard committed suicide on 11 April 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 7. Flak-Division