Oskar Vorbrugg
Born11 July 1902
Died21 May 1946(1946-05-21) (aged 43)
Rimini, Italy
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchLuftwaffe
Years of service1919–45
RankGeneralmajor
Commands held10th Flak Division
23rd Flak Division
25th Flak Division
27th Flak Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Oskar Vorbrugg (11 July 1902 – 21 May 1946) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

During the period of 3–10 February 1945, he was in command of the 10th Flak Division, briefly replacing Franz Engel in this role.[1]

On 2 May 1945, he was appointed as the commander of the 27th Flak Division.[2]

Awards

References

Citations

  1. Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "10th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
  2. Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "27th Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
  3. Scherzer, p.762

Bibliography

  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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