Ehrler was later reinstated; he was killed flying with JG 7 on 4 April 1945. Karl Dönitz was the driving force behind the conviction. Only Ehrler's record as a fighter pilot saved him from execution.
Ehrler was later reinstated but was killed during a flight with JG 7 on 4 April 1945. Karl Dönitz was responsible for the conviction. It was only Ehrler's record as a fighter pilot that saved him from being executed.