Ernst Rupp
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Ernst Johann Rupp
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Born | 13 January 1892 Landshut |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Krymsk, Russia |
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Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1911–43 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 97. Jäger-Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst Johann Rupp (13 January 1892 – 30 May 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97. Jäger-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ernst Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Russia during the defense of the Kuban bridgehead.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (26 April 1943)
- German Cross in Gold (11 January 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 97. Jäger-Division[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 299.
Bibliography
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Preceded by
General der Artillerie Maximilian Fretter-Pico
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Commander of 97. Jäger-Division 1 January 1942 – 30 May 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Otte |
Categories:
- 1892 births
- 1943 deaths
- Wehrmacht generals
- German military personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- German military personnel killed in World War II
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Recipients of the Order of Michael the Brave
- Recipients of The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- People from Landshut
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria