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 reinstalled; he was killed while flying with JG 7 on 4 April 1945. Karl Dönitz was the primary motivator behind the conviction. Only Ehrler's record as a fighter pilot saved him from execution.