Ernst Schneck

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Other work Cement plant worker Service/branch German Army		Years of service 1938–45 Name Ernst Schneck Rank Hauptmann
Born 14 September 1917 Heidelberg ( 1917-09-14 ) Commands held I./Grenadier-Regiment 698 Battles/wars World War II Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Battles of Rzhev Battle of Smolensk (1943) Vistula–Oder Offensive Battle of Halbe Died October 23, 1999, Heidelberg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Invasion of Yugoslavia

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.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (12 November 1941)

1st Class (26 August 1942)

Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 April 1945)

Infantry Assault Badge in Silver

Tank Destruction Badge in Silver

Close Combat Clasp

in Bronze (15 November 1943)

in Silver

in Gold (1 March 1945)

German Cross in Gold on 7 October 1943 as Oberleutnant in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 698

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 November 1944 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 698

References

Ernst Schneck Wikipedia

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