Helmut Corts

Helmut Corts (22 February 1920 – 10 March 2000) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also 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. Helmut Corts was captured by Soviet troops May 1945 and escaped from captivity later that month. In 1951 he joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards) and later the Bundeswehr. He retired in 1979 with the rank of Oberst.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 June 1940 as Oberleutnant and platoon leader in the 2./Flak-Regiment 64 (mot.)