Rudolf Sauerbrei
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Rudolf Sauerbrei
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| Born | 18 May 1919 Eisfeld |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Gießen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | II./Grenadier-Regiment 405 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Rudolf Sauerbrei (18 May 1919 – 22 July 2007) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (20 May 1940)
- 1st Class (17 September 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (24 August 1943)
- in Silver (14 October 1944)
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze (1 August 1943)
- in Silver (20 April 1944)
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (6 October 1944)
- Infantry Assault Badge (7 August 1941)
- Eastern Front Medal (31 July 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (25 September 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 405[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 302.
Bibliography
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