Heinrich Ernst
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Heinrich Ernst
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| Born | 26 May 1917 Witterda |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Witterda |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1938–45 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinrich Ernst (26 May 1917 – 28 November 2002) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- General Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 March 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and deputy leader of the 2./Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 9[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 147.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 9th Panzer Division
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| 9. Schützen-Brigade | ||
| Panzer-Regiment 33 | ||
| Schützen-/Panzergrenadier-Regiment 10 |
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| Schützen-/Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 | ||
| Panzerartillerie-Regiment 102 | ||
| Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 9 |
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| Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 86 | ||
| Heeres-Flakartillerie-Abteilung 287 | ||
| Kradschützen-Bataillon 59 |
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1 Oak Leaves with Panzer-Regiment 2 (16th Panzer Division). 2 Oak Leaves with the 15th Panzer Division. 3 Knight's Cross with Schützen-Regiment 10, Oak Leaves with Kradschützen-Bataillon 59, Swords with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 10. 4 Oak Leaves with Brigade z.b.V. (Panzer Division "Hermann Göring"). 5 Knight's Cross with Grenadier-Regiment 195 (78th Infantry Division).
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