| Intro | German glaciologist |
| Was |
Scientist Geologist Earth scientist Cinematographer Screenwriter |
| From | Germany |
| Type |
Film, TV, Stage & Radio Science |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 25 February 1899 |
| Death |
28 April 1946, Arnstadt (aged 47 years) |
Ernst Sorge (25 January 1912 – 21 May 1992) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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.
Awards
- Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (7 October 1941)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (7 February 1942)
- Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Hauptmann and pilot in the 1.(F)/Aufklärungs-Gruppe 124 (Kette Lappland)
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 327.