Erwin Fischer

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Erwin Fischer
Born 14 August 1912
Dresden
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Hamburg
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1934–45
Rank Major
Unit Aufklärungsgruppe 121
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Erwin Fischer (14 August 1912 – 10 December 1996) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Erwin Fischer was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in August 1945.

Awards and decorations

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1997, p. 166.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 114.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 151.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 58.

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