Walter Bornschein

Walter Bornschein
File:Bundesarchiv Bild 183-J16804, Hohe Auszeichnungen Karl (cropped).jpg Walter Bornschein
Born	7 April 1914 Obergreißlau
Died	over Schweinfurt
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Luftwaffe
Years of service	1935–44
Rank	Hauptmann
Unit	Kampfgeschwader 2
Commands held	II. / Kampfgeschwader 2
Battles/wars	World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of Belgium Battle of France Battle of Britain Dieppe Raid Defense of the Reich
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Walter Bornschein (7 April 1914 – 27 April 1944) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Bornschein was killed on 27 April 1944 when he was hit by enemy fire while flying over Schweinfurt.

Awards

• Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
• Flugzeugführerabzeichen
• Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (28 September 1939)
  • 1st Class (31 May 1940)
• Wound Badge
  • in Black
• German Cross in Gold on 7 February 1942 as Oberleutnant in the II./Kampfgeschwader 2
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and pilot in the II./Kampfgeschwader 2

External links

• World War 2 Award.com
• Ritterkreuztraeger 1939-1945