The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Willy Tscherning was captured by American forces on 6 May 1945, and was released from captivity on 1 May 1946. "Hindenburg" Bibliography.
Flugzeugführerabzeichen Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (9 February 1942) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold on 21 August 1942 as Feldwebel in the 3./Kampfgeschwader 1 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Bordfunker (aerial radio operator) in the 9./Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg".
