Basic Details Surname Stadler Forenames Ernst Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernst Maria Richard War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Iron Cross (Germany) Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) German Army Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action