Oskar Vorbrugg
Oskar Vorbrugg (11 July 1902 – 21 May 1946) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Oskar Vorbrugg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 July 1902 |
| Died | 21 May 1946 (aged 43) Rimini, Italy |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1919–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 10th Flak Division 23rd Flak Division 25th Flak Division 27th Flak Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
During the period of 3–10 February 1945, he was in command of the 10th Flak Division, briefly replacing Franz Engel in this role.[1]
On 2 May 1945, he was appointed as the commander of the 27th Flak Division.[2]
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Oberst commander of Flak Regiment 21.[3]
References
Citations
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "10th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. German Order of Battle. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "27th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. German Order of Battle. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
- Scherzer, p.762
Bibliography
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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