German Officer Biography

Ernst-Richard Knecht

Born19.3.1893 at Hermersberg/Plalz
DiedKilled 9.7.1941 near Cudnow
First Joined15.7.1912
Became LtTrain Bn.15 17.2.14
Prewar ServiceKdr.Nbl.Lehr.u.Vers.Abt 12.10.37
PromotionsObstlt 1.8.36
Oberst 1.3.39
Gen.Maj.(nachtr) 1.7.41
CommandNbl.Lehr.u.Vers.Abt 1.9.39
Nbl.Tr.1 15.10.39.-8.2.40
Nbl.Tr.2 15.3.40
Nbl.Lehr.Rgt (m.d.F.b.) 17.3.41.-9.7.41(KIA)
Awards