Heinrich Eppen (29 March 1915 – 4 June 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. Heinrich Eppen was listed as missing in action on 4 June 1942 after aerial combat near Tobruk, Libya.