Erich Weißflog
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Erich Weißflog
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Born | 29 November 1919 Schwarzenberg |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Mülheim |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Luftwaffe |
Years of service | ?–1945 |
Rank | Oberleutnant |
Unit | ZG 76 NJG 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erich Weißflog (29 November 1919 – 10 January 1999) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also 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.
Awards and decorations
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (31 August 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 June 1944 as Leutnant and communication officer and radio/wireless operator in Nachtjagdgeschwader 1[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 357.
Bibliography
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