German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Detlev Rohwer
Born
14 November 1917 Kiel
Died
30 March 1944(1944-03-30) (aged 26) Ibbenbüren
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Service/branch
Luftwaffe
Years of service
1939–44
Rank
Hauptmann
Unit
JG 1 JG 3
Commands held
II./JG 1 II./JG 3
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of France
Battle of Britain
Operation Barbarossa
Defense of the Reich
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Detlev Rohwer (14 November 1917 – 30 March 1944) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Detlev Rohwer was wounded on 29 March 1944 after a crash landing. His leg was amputated by doctors and on 30 March 1944 he succumbed to his wounds. During his career he was credited with 38 aerial victories, 12 on the Western Front and 26 on the Eastern Front.
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Global Information
Nazi Germany
Luftwaffe