Herbert Schob

Herbert Schob (12 May 1915 – 5 April 1981) was a Luftwaffe ace 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. During his career Herbert Schob was credited with 34 aerial victories, 6 in the Spanish Civil War and 28 during World War II.

Awards

 * Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords
 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class & 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold on 14 April 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 2./Nachtjagdgeschwader 4
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Oberleutnant and pilot in the II./Zerstörergeschwader 76