Hermann Göring
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Records
Hermann Göring's military accolades from World War I were significant for a fighter pilot of his era. The Pour le Mérite, colloquially known as the Blue Max, was Germany's highest combat honor, and receiving it alongside the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Classes demonstrated exceptional valor. However, his later actions in the Nazi regime overshadowed these achievements, and he is remembered primarily for his role in war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pour le Mérite
Awarded for 22 aerial victories during World War I.
Iron Cross 1st Class
Awarded for bravery in combat.
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Awarded for bravery in combat.
Records & Feats
Youngest commander of Jagdgeschwader 1
At age 25, Göring took command of the famed Flying Circus after Manfred von Richthofen's death.