Ernst-August Roth
Ernst-August Roth | |
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| Born | 19 April 1898 |
| Died | 26 September 1975 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Luftwaffe |
| Service years | 1916—1928 1934—1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Unit | II. Seeflieger-Abteilung |
| Commands | KG 40 KG 28 Fliegerführer Nord |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | ∞ 1922 Bertha Marieluise Plate; 2 children |
| Other work | Civilian employee of the Reichsmarine (1931 to 1933) Civilian advisor with the RLM (April 1933 to January 1934) |
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. Acting as the second and last Commanding General of the German Luftwaffe in Norway from 10 October 1944 to 8 May 1945, he was captured by British troops in June 1945 and was held until March 1948.