Ernst Kuppinger

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Ernst Kuppinger
Born (1914-07-08)8 July 1914
Neulußheim
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Neulußheim
Allegiance  Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1936–45
?–1970
Rank Hauptmann (Wehrmacht)
Oberst im Generalstab (Bundeswehr)
Commands held Füsilier-Battalion 246
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Ernst Kuppinger (8 July 1914 – 3 August 1995) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ernst Kuppinger was captured by French troops in April 1945 and was held until April 1946.

Awards and decorations

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1997, p. 431.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 230.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 84.

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