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.

Awards and decorations

 * Erinnerungsabzeichen für Marine-Flugzeugführer- und Beobachter
 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold on 13 November 1941 as Oberst in Kampfgeschwader 28
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 November 1943 as Generalmajor and Fliegerführer Nord