Hans Krumminga

Hans Krumminga (6 May 1920 − 28 November 1943) was killed on 6 November 1943, when straffed on take-off by 15 IAP Yakovlev Yak-1s led by Kpt Leontiy. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * German Cross in Gold (21 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 September 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the 9./StG 2 "Immelmann"