Iron Cross 2nd Class Jäger-Bataillon 9 Middle Russia 1943

(D21622B)
Ernst Pichler, Corporal (Obergefreiter) „Jäger“ light Infantry

Iron Cross 2nd Class, 10.8.43. Signed by the CO of the 258.Infanterie-Division, Generalleutnant Hanskurt Höcker.

He served 1943 with 2./Jäger-Bataillon 9 active in Middle Russia (Orel, Gomel) directly under „Heerestruppe“. Aug.43 the unit was active with the 258.Infanterie-Division active in the same area at that time (Orel, Mius)