Hugo Broch

Hugo Broch, 104, died on June 11, 2026. Hugo Broch was known publicly as a German World War II flying ace and last living recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He was credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He was the last living recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Public biographical listings identify Broch as a German World War II flying ace. Broch was also associated with last living recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Broch. This public record remains centered on Broch's work as a German World War II flying ace and last living recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the documented milestones of that career.