Heinrich Ernst

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