Years of service 1916—1945 Rank Generalleutnant | Name Ernst-August Roth | |
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Born 19 April 1898
Potsdam, Germany ( 1898-04-19 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1928)
Nazi Germany Service/branch Kaiserliche Marine (1916–1918)
Reichsmarine (1919–1928)
Luftwaffe (1934–1945) Commands held KG 40
KG 28
KG 26
Fliegerfuhrer Nord Battles/wars World War II
Operation Weserubung
Battle of Britain
Eastern Front
Arctic convoys of World War II Died September 26, 1975, Ahrensburg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Operation Weserubung, Battle of Britain, Eastern Front, Arctic convoys of World War II, World War II | ||
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.
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