About Ernst Schirlitz
Lived 1893 – 1978 (aged 85). Ernst Schirlitz was a German military personnel.
Ernst Schirlitz (7 September 1893 – 27 November 1978) was a German vice admiral in the navy (Kriegsmarine) of Nazi Germany. He served during World War II and was a 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.
Schirlitz served as a watch officer on Luftschiff "L 33" which crashed in Little Wigborough, Essex on 24 September 1916. Schirlitz was taken prisoner of war by the British and was released in November 1919.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class German Cross in Gold on 1 December 1944 as Vizeadmiral in fortress La Rochelle Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945 as Vizeadmiral and as commander Atlantic coast and of fortress La Rochelle.
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Who was Ernst Schirlitz?
German admiral (1893–1978)
When was Ernst Schirlitz born?
Ernst Schirlitz was born on 7 September 1893 in Dzierzgoń.
When did Ernst Schirlitz die?
Ernst Schirlitz died on 27 November 1978 in Kiel.
What was Ernst Schirlitz's occupation?
Ernst Schirlitz was a military personnel.
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Ernst Schirlitz was German.
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