Peter Broich

Peter Broich (22 May 1914 – 21 September 1995) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot 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. Peter Broich joined the Bundeswehr in the 1950s rising to the rank of Oberstleutnant.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 June 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * German Cross in Gold (19 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 September 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 2./Kampfgeschwader 2
 * Ärmelband Kreta