Erwin Laskowski

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.

Erwin Laskowsky
Born	27 May 1914 Bochum
Died	13 October 1983(1983-10-13) (aged 69) Bochum
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service / branch	Luftwaffe
Years of service	1936–45
Rank	Oberfeldwebel
Unit	JG 51 JG 11
Battles / wars	World War II Eastern Front Defence of the Reich
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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^[1][2]