Werner Rode
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Werner Rode
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Born | 6 November 1912 Dortmund |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Dortmund |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1934–45 1960–70 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | 4. Panzer-Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Werner Rode (6 November 1912 – 2 November 2002) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Werner Rode joined the Bundeswehr in 1960 and retired in 1970.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Panzer Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1941 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 2./Kradschützen-Battalion 34[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 293.
Bibliography
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