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Rudolf Witzig
German World War II Fallschirmjäger (1916-2001) · Germany · On the map · Died at 85
Rudolf Witzig was a German Fallschirmjäger during World War II and Oberst in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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2001Died3 October 20011945Honour Roll Clasp of the Air ForceAward1944Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak LeavesAward1943Africa cuffbandAwardGerman Cross in GoldAward1942Kreta cuff bandAward1941Wound Badge (1939) in BlackAward1916Born14 August 1916
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Awards
About this person
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. Witzig fought in the German attack against the Belgian fortress Fort Eben-Emael.
Country
Germany
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2001 · aged 85
