Ernst Sorge
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Ernst Sorge | |
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Born | 25 January 1912 Gieboldehausen |
Died | 21 May 1992 Gieboldehausen |
(aged 80)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1935–45 1956–65 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | Aufklärungs-Gruppe 124 Sonderkommando Elbe |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst Sorge (25 January 1912 – 21 May 1992) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
- Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (7 October 1941)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (7 February 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Hauptmann and pilot in the 1.(F)/Aufklärungs-Gruppe 124 (Kette Lappland) [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 327.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1912 births
- 1992 deaths
- People from Göttingen (district)
- People from the Province of Hanover
- Condor Legion personnel
- Luftwaffe pilots
- German World War II pilots
- Recipients of the Spanish Cross
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross