Erwin Laskowski - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Allegiance Nazi Germany Service/branch Luftwaffe Role Flying ace		Name Erwin Laskowski Years of service 1936–45 Rank Oberfeldwebel

Battles/wars World War II Eastern Front Defence of the Reich Died October 13, 1983, Bochum, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Eastern Front, Defence of the Reich, World War II Unit Jagdgeschwader 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

References

Erwin Laskowski Wikipedia

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