Ernst Kuppinger

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

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (1 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 24 December 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 352
 * 819th Oak Leaves on 5 April 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of Füsilier-Battalion 246