Hanns Heise
Hanns Horst Heise was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Awards and decorations
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 September 1942 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the IV./Kampfgeschwader 76
- Legion of Merit 1971