List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (E)
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.
16 August 1919
Born on the same birth day (16 August): Anne of Austria, Queen of Poland • Armand J. Piron • Bonnie Bernstein • Cameron Monaghan • Christine Cavanaugh • Fritz Von Erich • Inez Voyce • James Cameron • John Chisum • Karen Chen • Kathie Lee Gifford • Rumer Willis • Vanessa Carlton
Born in the same month (August 1919): Dino De Laurentiis • Georgia Gibbs • Gerard J. Campbell • Huntz Hall • Joop den Uyl • Luis Olmo • Malcolm Forbes • Murray Grand • Ralph Houk • Stanley Middleton • Tosia Altman