Rudolf Behr
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Rudolf Behr
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| Born | 31 December 1916 Ebensfeld |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Krimskaja, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–43 |
| Rank | Major (Posthumously) |
| Commands held | III./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 201 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rudolf Behr (31 December 1916 – 23 July 1943) was a highly decorated Major 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. Rudolf Behr was killed on 23 July 1943 and was posthumously promoted to Major.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (28 May 1940)
- 1st Class (17 June 1940)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Panzer Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 25 January 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of III./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 201[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 109.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 23rd Panzer Division
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| Panzer-Regiment 201 |
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| Panzer-Regiment 23 (Panzer-Regiment 201 was renamed in August 1943) |
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| Panzergrenadier/Schützen-Regiment 128 |
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| Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 23 | ||
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1 Oak Leaves with Panzer-Regiment 31 (5th Panzer Division)
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