Wilhelm Beier

Wilhelm Beier (18 November 1913 – 12 July 1977) was a Luftwaffe night fighter 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. Beier claimed 38 aerial victories, all of them at night.

Awards

 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold on 19 September 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 3./NJG 2
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 September 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer (pilot) in the 3./NJG 2
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht