Rudolf Schlee
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Rudolf Schlee
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Born | (1913-11-10)10 November 1913 Ludwigshafen, Germany |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Ludwigshafen, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
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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.
Awards and decorations
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (4 April 1938)[1]
- West Wall Medal (15 March 1940)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (25 August 1940)[1]
- Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)[1]
- Bulgarian Soldier Cross of Bravery III grade (17 March 1942)[1]
- Wound Badge (1939) in Black (4 December 1942)[1]
- Close Combat Clasp in Bronze[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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External links
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 4th Mountain Division
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