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Years of service?–1945 NameAnton Heinemann UnitNachtjagdgeschwader 2
Born29 January 1921 (age 94)
Wunsiedel (1921-01-29) Battles/warsWorld War II
Defense of the Reich AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and warsDefence of the Reich, World War II
Anton Heinemann (born 29 January 1921) was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also 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
Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 May 1944)
Iron Cross (1939)
2nd Class
1st Class
German Cross in Gold on 1 October 1944 as Feldwebel in the Stab I./Nachtjagdgeschwader 2
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 April 1945 as Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel and radio/wireless operator in the I./Nachtjagdgeschwader 2
