Albert Bürger

Albert Bürger (13 June 1913 – 16 March 1996) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve 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.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (29 June 1942)
 * 1st Class (?)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (20 April 1943)
 * 1st Class (30 January 1944)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (20 April 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 April 1945 as Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Stab 4. Flak-Division
 * Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
 * Merit Cross 1st Class (Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) (31 May 1953)
 * Grand Merit Cross (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz) (17 June 1970)
 * Grand Merit Cross with Star (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz mit Stern) (13 June 1978)
 * Grand Merit Cross with Star and Sash (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband') (24 July 1981)