Years of service 1916—1945 | Name Ernst-August Roth | |
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Commands held KG 40KG 28KG 26Fliegerfuhrer Nord Battles/wars World War IIOperation WeserubungBattle of BritainEastern FrontArctic convoys of World War II Died September 26, 1975, Ahrensburg, Germany 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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