Hermann Plocher | |
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Born |
Stuttgart |
5 January 1901
Died | 8 December 1980 Murrhardt |
(aged 79)
Allegiance |
German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/branch |
Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1918–45 1957–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant Generalmajor (Bundeswehr) |
Battles/wars |
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Hermann Lukas Plocher (5 January 1901 – 8 December 1980) was a Luftwaffe commander during World War II and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves recipient. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.