Karl Angerstein
| Karl Angerstein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
4 December 1890 Mühlhausen |
| Died |
20 September 1985 (aged 94) Feldkirchen |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
Luftstreitkräfte (1911-19) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
| Years of service |
1911–19 1935–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
Kampfgeschwader 1 I. Fliegerkorps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police Officer |
Karl Angerstein (4 December 1890 – 20 September 1985) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the I. Fliegerkorps. 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. Karl Angerstein was captured in May 1945 by American troops and was held until 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black
- Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords (17 April 1918)
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds
- German Cross in Gold on 16 July 1942 as Generalmajor in Kampfgeschwader 1[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 November 1940 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg"[2]
- Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (19 August 1943 and 9 October 1943)
Wehrmachtbericht references
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 1943 | An diesem Abwehrerfolg find deutsche, unter Führung des Generalleutnants Angerstein stehende Luftwaffenverbände und rumänische, von General Gheorghiu befehligte Fliegerkräfte beteiligt.[3] | German Luftwaffe units under the leadership of Generalleutnant Angerstein and Romanian air forces commanded from General Gheorghiu participated in this defensive success. |
| 9 October 1943 | Die unter dem Befehl des Generalleutnants Angerstein stehenden Verbände der deutschen Luftwaffe haben an den erfolgreichen Abwehrkämpfen des Heeres und an der reibungslosen Rückführung größten Anteil.[4] | The German Luftwaffe units under the command of Generalleutnant Angerstein take a great part in the successful defensive battles of the Army and in the smooth retreat. |
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 – Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Kaiser, Jochen (2010). Die Ritterkreuzträger der Kampfflieger—Band 1 [The Knight's Cross Bearers of the Bomber Fliers—Volume 1] (in German and English). Bad Zwischenahn, Germany: Luftfahrtverlag-Start. ISBN 978-3-941437-07-4.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [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 and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, 1. Januar 1942 bis 31. Dezember 1943 [The Wehrmacht Reports 1939–1945 Volume 2, 1 January 1942 to 31 December 1943] (in German). München, Germany: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. 1985. ISBN 978-3-423-05944-2.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none |
Commander of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 July 1940 – 18 July 1940 |
Succeeded by Oberstleutnant Georg Edert |
| Preceded by Oberst Josef Kammhuber |
Commander of Kampfgeschwader 1 18 July 1940 – 1 March 1942 |
Succeeded by Major Herbert Loch |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Alfred Mahnke |
Commander of I. Fliegerkorps 26 June 1943 – 6 November 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Flieger Paul Deichmann |
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