Hartmut Schairer

Hartmut Schairer
Born	16 September 1916 Nagold
Died	Staraya Russa
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Kriegsmarine (1936) Luftwaffe (1936–42)
Years of service	1936–42
Rank	Hauptmann
Unit	Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
Battles/wars	World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Battle of Britain Invasion of Yugoslavia Battle of Crete Siege of Malta Operation Barbarossa
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hartmut Schairer (16 September 1916 – 19 July 1942) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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. Hartmut Schairer was killed on 19 July 1942 by Soviet forces over Staraya Russa, Russia, his gunner and fellow Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Heinz Bevernis was also killed. During his career he was credited with flying 562 missions.

Awards and decorations

• Flugzeugführerabzeichen
• Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
• Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 August 1941 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 7./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1

External links

• Luftwaffe 39-45