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NameErwin Laskowski Years of service1936–45 RankOberfeldwebel
Battles/warsWorld War II
Eastern Front
Defence of the Reich DiedOctober 13, 1983, Bochum, Germany AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and warsEastern Front, Defence of the Reich, World War II UnitJagdgeschwader 51, Jagdgeschwader 11
Erwin Laskowski (27 May 1914 – 13 October 1983) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career Erwin Laskowski was credited with 46 aerial victories in 300+ missions.
Awards and decorations
Aviator badge
Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
Iron Cross (1939)
2nd Class (25 May 1942)
1st Class (15 November 1942)
Wound Badge (1939)
in Black (19 June 1943)
German Cross in Gold (1 January 1945)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 April 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 11
