Ermil Gheorghiu
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Ermil Gheorghiu (13 February 1896, Botoșani - 14 January 1977, Bucharest) was a Romanian Major General, commander of the Romanian Air Force during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded by the Third Reich to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Awards
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (11 February 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (4 April 1944)
- Mentioned two times in the Wehrmachtbericht (19 August 1943, 9 October 1943)
References in the Wehrmachtbericht
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 1943 | An diesem Abwehrerfolg sind deutsche, unter Führung des Generalleutnants Angerstein stehende Luftwaffenverbände und rumänische, von General Gheorghiu befehligte Fliegerkräfte beteiligt.[1] | German Luftwaffe units under the leadership of Generalleutnant Angerstein and Romanian air forces commanded by General Gheorghiu participated in this defensive success. |
References
Citations
- ↑ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 543.
Bibliography
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