Otto Hoffmann von Waldau (7 July 1898 - 17 May 1943) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 28 June 1942 as Generalleutnant and Fliegerführer Afrika. The following newspaper excerpt (dated 4-5 July 1942) describes why Hoffmann von Waldau received the Ritterkreuz: “General Hoffmann von Waldau has been awarded the Ritterkreuz by the Führer in recognition of his achievements while serving as Fliegerführer Afrika. In this capacity he and his subordinated formations decisively contributed to many great successes being achieved, in particular the capture of Fortress Tobruk.”
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