Ernst Bormann
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Ernst Bormann (5 November 1897 – 1 August 1960) was a German World War I Luftstreitkräfte flying ace and a Generalmajor of the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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Ernst Bormann | |
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Born | (1897-11-05)5 November 1897 Kirchbrak |
Died | 1 August 1960(1960-08-01) (aged 62) Düsseldorf |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftstreitkräfte Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1915–20, 1934–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Unit | Jagdstaffel "Boelcke" |
Commands held | KG 76 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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He surrendered to the Soviet forces on 10 May 1945 and was released on 9 October 1955.[1]