Ernst Reusch

Ernst Reusch (10 September 1916 – 26 January 1945) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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. During his career he flew 765 missions.

Awards and decorations

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "700"
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (7 October 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (4 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 November 1942 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 5./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1