Ernst-August Roth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German general and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
About Ernst-August Roth
- 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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