Rudolf Schlee

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Rudolf Schlee
Born (1913-11-10)10 November 1913
Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Ludwigshafen, Germany
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1934–45
Rank Hauptmann
Unit Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Rudolf Schlee (10 November 1913 – 19 June 1979) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Schlee was captured by Soviet forces in April 1945 and was held until 1947.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Thomas & Wegmann 1994, p. 294.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Thomas 1998, p. 259.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Scherzer 2007, p. 664.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 378.
  5. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 68.

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