Rudolf Wulf
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Rudolf Wulf | |
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Born | 12 December 1905 Elmshorn |
Died | 14 November 1972 Breitbrunn |
(aged 66)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
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
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 May 1944)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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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Preceded by Generalleutnant Rudolf Graf von Schmettow |
Commander of 319. Infanterie-Division 27 February 1945 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
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- 1905 births
- 1972 deaths
- Major generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht)
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- World War II prisoners of war held by the United Kingdom
- German prisoners of war
- People from the Province of Schleswig-Holstein