Ernst Sorge
German glaciologist

Ernst Sorge

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German glaciologist
Gender:
Male
Places:
Germany
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ScientistGeologistEarth scientistCinematographerScreenwriter
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Film, TV, Stage & RadioScience
Birth:
25 February 1899
Death:
28 April 1946(Arnstadt)
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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)
  • Fellgiebel 2000, p. 327.