Rudolf Scheffel

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Rudolf Scheffel
Born 9 July 1915
Greiz
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Mönchengladbach
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
 West Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1935–45
1956–73
Rank Hauptmann (Wehrmacht)
Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr)
Unit KG 76
SKG 210
ZG 1
ZG 26
JG 6
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other work Police officer

Rudolf Scheffel (9 July 1915 – 18 December 1983) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During World War II, Rudolf Scheffel was credited 7 aerial victories and the destruction of 50+ tanks in 259 missions.

Awards

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 305.

Bibliography

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  • Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941–1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
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