Erwin Laskowsky (27 May 1914 – 13 October 1983) 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. During his career Erwin Laskowsky was credited with 46 aerial victories in 300+ missions.

Awards and decorations

Aviator badge

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold

Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 May 1942) 1st Class (15 November 1942) Wound Badge (1939) in Black (19 June 1943) German Cross in Gold (1 January 1945) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 April 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 11

Erwin Laskowski

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External links

Auf Himmel Zu Hause.com

TracesOfWar.com

1914 births

1983 deaths

Military personnel from the Province of Westphalia

Luftwaffe pilots

German World War II flying aces

Recipients of the Gold German Cross

Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Military personnel from Bochum

Erwin Laskowski