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Did Gebhard von Blucher of Waterloo receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, for his service at the age of 72.
Was Erwin Rommel awarded the Pour le Merite Order?
Yes, as an Oberleutenant in 1917.
Did the Captain of a World War 1 commerce raider receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, Karl August Nerger who commanded the Auxilary Cruiser SMS Wolf on the longest World War Cruise (451 Days).
Was the U-Boat commander who sank the Lusitania awarded the Pour le Merite Order?
Walther Schwieger won the Blue Max for that sinking.
When was Manfred Von Richthen awarded the Pour Merite?
On 12 January 1917 for his 16th aerial victory. He was awarded the Order of the Red Eagle for his 70th aerial victory.
Did Chancellor Otto von Bismarck receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, in 1864.
Did Gebhard von Blucher of Waterloo receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, for his service at the age of 72.
Did Max Immelmann receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, he was one of the first aviators awarded the Blue Max.
Did Prussian Field Marshall August Neidhardt von Gneisenau receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, for his service at Ligny and Waterloo.
What is the common name for the Pour le Merite Order?
The Blue Max.
Who created the Pour le Merite Order?
Frederick II of Prussia in 1740.
When was the Pour le Merite Order created?
In 1740 by Frederick II of Prussia.
Was Erwin Rommel awarded the Pour le Merite Order?
Yes, as an Oberleutenant in 1917.
What is the origin of the Pour Le Merite award?
The "Blue Max" was established in 1740 by Frederick II of Prussia.
Did the Captain of a World War 1 commerce raider receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, Karl August Nerger who commanded the Auxilary Cruiser SMS Wolf on the longest World War Cruise (451 Days).
Did Moltke the Elder receive the Pour le Merite?
Yes, Helmuth Graf von Moltje received the Blue Max in 1839, the Oak Leaves in 1871, the Grand Cross in 1879 and also received the Civil Order in 1874
Why did Albert Einstein win the Ordre pour la Merite for?
Beause he was a pacifist scientist who help to make the peace in the world. (-_-)
