Ernst Schreder
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Ernst Schreder | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1892 Army |
| Years of service | 1914–41 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Battles/wars | World War II World War II |
| Awards | Eisernes Kreuz Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, on 19 December 1941 |
Ernst Schreder (21 June 1892–6 December 1941) was a
Second World War
.
Biography
Ernst Schreder was born on 21 June 1892 in
Heer, the army of the Wehrmacht
.
During the
Western fronts. He eventually obtained the rank of Generalmajor on 1 December 1941.[1]
Schreder was seriously wounded on the Eastern Front in October 1941, and later succumbed to his injuries in
German Cross in Gold, in recognition for the actions he took and the sacrifices he made to fight with his troops.[1] The German Cross was issued in two degrees: gold and silver, the former being an award for bravery, the latter being for distinguished service and was considered a continuation of the War Merit Cross
with swords.
Decorations
- Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, on 19 December 1941
References
- ^ a b c Schreder's career
Sources
- Die Generale des Heeres 1921–1945.
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