Hermann Hogeback
| Hermann Hogeback | |
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Hermann Hogeback
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| Born |
25 August 1914 Idar-Oberstein |
| Died | 15 February 2004 (aged 89) Dötlingen |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
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| Service/branch |
Army (1934–35) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Commands held | 9.(K)/LG 1 III./LG 1 KG 6 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Spanish Cross in Gold Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Oberstleutnant Hermann Hogeback (25 August 1914 – 15 February 2004) was a Luftwaffe bomber pilot and flew more than 100 operational sorties during the Spanish Civil War and 500 during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. His last service position was Geschwaderkommodore (wing commander) of Kampfgeschwader 6 (KG 6—6th Bomber Wing).
Born in 1914, Hogeback joined the military service of the Wehrmacht in 1934. He transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1935 and following flight training and service with various bomber wings he volunteered for service with the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War. During World War II he fought in the Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway, Battle of Britain, Battle of Crete, siege of Malta, Mediterranean theatre of operations, over the Eastern Front and in Defense of the Reich. By the end of hostilities, Hogeback's bomber crew held the unique distinction that every member—radio operator, combat observer and air gunner—was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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