Hugo Broch | |
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Born | Leichlingen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Weimar Republic | 6 January 1922
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1940–45 |
Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
Unit | JG 54 |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | employee with Agfa |
Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is a German Luftwaffe ace during the Second World War who is credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and is one of two living recipients of the award.[1] The other recipient is a former Heer officer, Heinz Rafoth .[2]