Heinz Jungclausen

Heinz Jungclausen (7 March 1919 – 26 December 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 1000+ missions. Heinz Jungclausen was shot down by British fighters on 26 December 1944 over Boppard, Germany.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "1000"
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (14 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 October 1943 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 6./Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"