Erhard Milch 1892 – 1972

Biography

Erhard Milch was born on March 30, 1892, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Over the course of his life, he rose through military ranks to become a field marshal in the Third Reich, holding significant responsibility during World War II. His career reflected the turbulent history of twentieth-century Germany, marked by his membership in the NSDAP and his role within Nazi military leadership.

Following the war and the fall of the Third Reich, Milch faced accountability for his actions during the Nazi era. He was recognized as a war criminal for his involvement in the regime’s military operations and policies. The postwar years represented a profound departure from his position of authority during the war years.

Milch spent his final decades in the Federal Republic of Germany. He died on January 25, 1972, in Wuppertal, at the age of seventy-nine. He was laid to rest at Zentralfriedhof Lüneburg in Lüneburg, Germany, where his remains were interred.