Ernst Kutschkau Military person

Ernst Kutschkau (23 October 1910 – 4 February 1947) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel der Reserve 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. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards

Personal facts

Birth date	October 23, 1910
Birth place	East Prussia , Zalewo
Date of death	February 04, 1947
Place of death	Belgium , Charleroi

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award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad World War II East Prussian Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
service start	1934
service end	1945