| Ernst Stäudle | |
|---|---|
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File:Ernst Stäudle.jpg Ernst Stäudle in 1943 | |
| Born | June 6, 1913 |
| Died | 11 July 1946 (aged 33) |
| Place of birth | Heidenheim, Germany |
| Place of death | Central Labour Camp Jaworzno, near Katowice, Poland in Soviet captivity |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
 Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1938–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) |
| Unit | 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class |
Ernst Stäudle was an Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Ernst Stäudle, was awarded the Knight's Cross in April 1942, while serving as an Oberscharfuhrer (Staff Sergeant) in the 8th battery, 3rd SS Artillery Regiment, SS Division Totenkopf on the Russian front (Eastern Front).
Personal[]
Stäudle was married to Margareta Hugo of Würzburg.
References[]
Further reading[]
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Mitcham, Jr.Samuel, Retreat to the Reich, Stackpole books 2007. ISBN 0-8117-3384-X
- Henschler Henri & Fay Will, Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS, 1943–45 Stackpole Books, 2003. ISBN 0-8117-2905-2