Ulrich Wöhnert (24 October 1914 – 14 August 1947) 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 he was credited with 86 aerial victories, all over the Eastern Front. Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 December 1944 as Leutnant and Flugzeugführer (pilot) in the 5./Jagdgeschwader 54 References Citations Bibliography 1914 births 1947 deaths People from East Prussia People from Kętrzyn County German World War II flying aces Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Luftwaffe pilots