Rudolf Wulf

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Rudolf Wulf
Born 12 December 1905
Elmshorn
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Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1924–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held 319. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Rudolf Wulf (12 December 1905 – 14 November 1972) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 319. Infanterie-Division on the island of Guernsey. 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 Wulf was captured by British troops on 9 May 1945 and was released in 1948.

Awards and decorations

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas 1998, p. 463.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 367.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 73.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 319. Infanterie-Division
27 February 1945 – 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
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