| Wilhelm Becker | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1920 |
| Died | 12 March 1945 (aged 24) |
| Place of birth | Habinghorst |
| Place of death | Dortmund |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Unteroffizier |
| Unit | II./Flak-Regiment 43 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Becker (31 December 1920 – 12 March 1945) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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. Wilhelm Becker was killed on 12 March 1945 in Dortmund while manning his anti-aircraft gun.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Unteroffizier and Geschützführer II. / Flak-Regiment 43 [1]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 108.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.