Friedrich Bonnke

Friedrich Bonnke (4 February 1915 – 9 December 2001) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 September 1943)
 * 1st Class (11 June 1944)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (11 September 1941)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (30 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 December 1944 as Oberleutnant and Chef 3./Flak-Regiment 42