Oskar Vorbrugg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 July 1902 |
| Died | 21 May 1946 (aged 43) Rimini, Italy |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1919–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 10th Flak Division 23rd Flak Division 25th Flak Division 27th Flak Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Oskar Vorbrugg (11 July 1902 – 21 May 1946) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
During the period of 3–10 February 1945, he was in command of the 10th Flak Division, briefly replacing Franz Engel in this role.[1]
On 2 May 1945, he was appointed as the commander of the 27th Flak Division.[2]
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Oberst commander of Flak Regiment 21.[3]
References
Citations
- ↑ Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "10th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
- ↑ Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "27th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
- ↑ Scherzer, p.762
Bibliography
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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