Ernst Schneck

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Ernst Schneck
Born (1917-09-14)14 September 1917
Heidelberg
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Heidelberg
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1938–45
Rank Hauptmann
Commands held I./Grenadier-Regiment 698
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other work Cement plant worker

Ernst Schneck (14 September 1917 – 23 October 1999) 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, and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold, one of only 631 awarded. Ernst Schneck was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and was released in 1949.

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Berger 2004, p. 430.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 417.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 384.
  4. Scherzer 2007, p. 675.

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