Rudolf Bornhof
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Rudolf Bornhof
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| Born | 28 May 1914 Rogasen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Mjedwed, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1937–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann of the Reserves |
| Unit | Jäger-Regiment 38 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rudolf Bornhof (28 May 1914 – 26 January 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves 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 Bornhof died on 26 January 1944 near Mjedwed, Russia.
Awards and decorations
- Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (3 June 1940)
- 1st Class (20 September 1940)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 May 1942 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 1./Jäger-Regiment 38[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 120.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 8th Jäger Division (8th Infantry Division)
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1Oak Leaves with Korps "Laux". 2Oak Leaves with the 211th Infantry Division. 3Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 532 (383rd Infantry Division), Swords with Grenadier-Regiment 164 (62nd Volksgrenadier Division). 4Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 208 (79th Infantry Division). 5Oak Leaves with Brigade z.b.V. 100. 6Oak Leaves with the 6th Infantry Division.
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