"Wilhelm Messer (19 April 1917 \u2013 5 April 2008) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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."@en . "1917-04-19Z"^^ . . "1917Z"^^ . . "German pilot and Knight's Cross recipient" . . "1936Z"^^ . . "Wilhelm Messer"@en . "2008Z"^^ . "2008-04-05Z"^^ . . "Messer, Wilhelm"@en . . .