Helmut Rüffler

Helmut Rüffler (18 January 1918 – 21 September 2001) was a German Luftwaffe 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. Helmut Rüffler was credited with 88 victories in 690 missions, a further 10 victories were claimed but not confirmed.

Awards

 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 June 1942)
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * German Cross in Gold (3 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer 4. / Jagdgeschwader 3