Ernst Schirlitz
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.
Ernst Schirlitz | |
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| Born | 7 September 1893 Christburg, West Prussia |
| Died | 27 November 1978 (aged 85) Kiel |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1912–45 |
| Rank | Vizeadmiral |
| Unit | SMS Hertha SMS Freya SMS Friedrich Carl SMS Fürst Bismarck; Luftschiff "L 7", "L 20", "L 33" |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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.
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