Arnold Lignitz

Arnold Lignitz (25 March 1913 – 30 September 1941) 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. During his career Arnold Lignitz was credited with 25 aerial victories.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 November 1940 as Oberleutnant and Gruppenkommandeur of the III./Jagdgeschwader 54