The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Kubisch was Helmut Lent"s long-time radar and radio operator and had participated in 80 of Lent"s 102 night fighter victories. Bibliography.
Flugzeugführerabzeichen Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe on 18 May 1942 as Feldwebel and radio operator Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold on 19 May 1943 as Oberfeldwebel in the IV./Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 December 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and Bordfunker (radio/wireless) operator in Nachtjagdgeschwader 3.
