Heinz Cramer

Heinz Cramer (24 May 1911 – 5 September 2003) was a German pilot during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Cramer was shot down by British fighters in September 1940 and was held until 1947. He later joined the Bundeswehr and retired in 1966 as a Brigadegeneral.

Heinz Cramer
Born	24 May 1911
Died	5 September 2003(2003-09-05) (aged 92)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany West Germany
Branch	Luftwaffe German Air Force
Rank	Brigadegeneral
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 September 1940 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II.(K)/Lehrgeschwader 1^[1]