Ernst Sorge
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Ernst Sorge
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| Born | 25 January 1912 Gieboldehausen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Gieboldehausen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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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
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