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German general and Knight's Cross recipient
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Birth:
19 April 1898(Potsdam, Germany)
Death:
26 September 1975(Ahrensburg, Germany)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Ernst-August Roth (19 April 1898 – 26 September 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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.Ernst-August Roth was captured by British troops in June 1945 and was held until March 1948.
Awards and decorations
- Erinnerungsabzeichen für Marine-Flugzeugführer- und Beobachter
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 13 November 1941 as Oberst in Kampfgeschwader 28
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 November 1943 as Generalmajor and Fliegerführer Nord