Hugo Broch
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| Born | 6 January 1922 Leichlingen, Prussia, Weimar Republic |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1940–45 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | JG 54 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is a German former 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 Broch was credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front.
Awards
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (6 November 1943)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 26 November 1943 as Unteroffizier in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 54[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1945 as Feldwebel and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 54[2]
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