Oskar Vorbrugg

Oskar Vorbrugg (11 July 1902 – 21 May 1946) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Oskar Vorbrugg was captured in May 1945 by British troops and died while in captivity in May 1946

Awards and decorations

 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 2nd Class
 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen (13 September 1937)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (11 July 1940)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (26 March 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (27 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 June 1944 as Oberst and commander of Flak-Regiment 21 (mot.)