Hermann Wilhelm Göring (or
Goering; ; 12 January 1893 – 15 October 1946) was a German politician, military leader, and leading member of the
Nazi Party (NSDAP). A veteran
World War I fighter pilot
ace, he was a recipient of the coveted
Pour le Mérite, also known as the "Blue Max". He was the last commander of
Jagdgeschwader 1, the fighter wing once led by "Red Baron"
Manfred von Richthofen.