Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels
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Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels | |
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![]() Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels (2nd from right)
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Born | Ingolstadt |
23 September 1895
Died | 14 August 1969 Rottach-Egern |
(aged 73)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 6. Panzer-Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels[Note 1] (4 December 1895 – 14 August 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 6. Panzer-Division. 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.
Contents
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Footnotes
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalmajor Wilhelm Crisolli |
Commander of 6. Panzer-Division 21 August 1943 – 8 February 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Werner Marcks |
Preceded by Generalleutnant Werner Marcks |
Commander of 6. Panzer-Division 21 February – 13 March 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Walter Denkert |
Preceded by Generalleutnant Walter Denkert |
Commander of 6. Panzer-Division 28 March 1944 – 23 November 1944 |
Succeeded by Oberst Friedrich-Wilhelm Jürgens |
Preceded by Oberst Friedrich-Wilhelm Jürgens |
Commander of 6. Panzer-Division 20 January 1945 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by Unit Surrendered |
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- 1895 births
- 1969 deaths
- Barons of Germany
- Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht)
- Military personnel of Bavaria
- German military personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- People from Ingolstadt
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- Major generals of the Reichswehr