Date of birth:

July 8th, 1914 (Neulußheim/Baden, Germany)

Date of death:

August 3rd, 1995 (Neulußheim/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

Nationality:

German

Promotions:
1936: Soldat;
1939: Leutnant der Reserve;
1942: Oberleutnant der Reserve;
1943: Hauptmann;
?: Oberst im Generalstab (Bundeswehr).

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 17th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 1st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

Führer, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 352, 246. Volksgrenadier-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

December 24th, 1944

Awarded for distinguishing himself with his Bataillon at Setterich (west of Jülich). On the 16.11.1944 the whole Regiment fought well around the village. The next day saw further fierce fighting, with the village changing hands 6 times. However all Allied penetrations were sealed off, and Kuppinger would be recognized for his achievements in this battle.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Captain)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Füsilier-Bataillon 246, 246. Volksgrenadier-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1945

• Photo 1: Stephane Kayser
• - FELLGIEBEL, W.P., Elite of theThird Reich, Helion & Company Limited, Solihull, 2003.
  - THOMAS, FRANZ & WEGMANN, GÜNTER, Die Eichenlaubträger 1940-1945, Biblio-Verlag, 1997.