Gerhard Krems

Gerhard Krems (born 4 May 1920) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant
 * in Bronze (22 April 1941)
 * in Silver (25 July 1941)
 * in Gold (10 October 1941)
 * in Gold with Pennant (20 December 1942)
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 October 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 October 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 November 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (30 June 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (25 November 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (25 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 September 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the 2./Kampfgeschwader 27 "Boelcke"