Ernst Schirlitz

Ernst Schirlitz (7 September 1893 – 27 November 1978) was a Vizeadmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He surrendered at the end of World War II after the Allied siege of La Rochelle.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * German Cross in Gold (1 December 1944)
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (11 March 1945)