Walter Brandt

Walter Brandt (24 March 1917 – 18 January 1977) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Brandt was credited with 43 aerial victories in 527 missions.

Awards

 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (5 September 1942)
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (18 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 March 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the I. / Jagdgeschwader 77