Paul Ecker

German officer and Knight's Cross recipients (1913–1979)

PersonDied aged 65humanQ7150448

Born: May 21, 1913
Died: February 27, 1979
Birthplace: Linz
Place of death: Linz
Citizenship: Austria
Occupation: military personnel

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The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded for a wide range of reasons and across all ranks, from a senior commander for skilled leadership of his troops in battle to a low-ranking soldier for a single act of extreme gallantry. A total of 7,321 awards were made between its first presentation on 30 September 1939 and its last bestowal on 17 June 1945. This number is based on the analysis and acceptance of the order commission of the Association of Knight's Cross Recipients (AKCR). Presentations were made to members of the three military branches of the Wehrmacht—the Heer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Luftwaffe —as well as the Waffen-SS, the Reichsarbeitsdienst and the Volkssturm. There were also 43 recipients in the military forces of allies of the Third Reich.

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Awards: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves(October 28, 1944)
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German Cross in Gold(March 12, 1942)
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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Paul
Participated in conflict: World War II
Military unit: 26th Panzer Division
Military, police or special rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Family name: Ecker

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