Ernst David (soldier)
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Ernst David
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| Born | 8 July 1920 Schellweiler |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Samoshje, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1940–43 |
| Rank | Obergefreiter |
| Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 118 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst David (8 July 1920 – 11 August 1943) was a highly decorated Obergefreiter in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ernst David was killed on 11 August 1943 in Samoshje, Russia. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 16 August 1943.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 August 1943 as Obergefreiter and machine gunner in the 3./Grenadier-Regiment 118[2]
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 36th Infantry Division
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| Infanterie/Grenadier-Regiment 118 |
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| Divisions-Kampfgruppe 268 Remnants of the 268th Infantry Division, attached until November 1943 |
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| Artillerie-Regiment 36 Attached until November 1943 |
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| Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 36 | ||
| Pionier-Bataillon 36 | ||
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1 Oak Leaves with 18th Army 2 Oak Leaves and Swords with the 29th Panzergrenadier-Division
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