Rudolf Scheffel
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Rudolf Scheffel
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| Born | 9 July 1915 Greiz |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Mönchengladbach |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany West Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1935–45 1956–73 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | KG 76 SKG 210 ZG 1 ZG 26 JG 6 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Rudolf Scheffel (9 July 1915 – 18 December 1983) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During World War II, Rudolf Scheffel was credited 7 aerial victories and the destruction of 50+ tanks in 259 missions.
Awards
- Flugzeugführerabzeichen
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black or Silver
- German Cross in Gold (6 March 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 October 1942 as Leutnant and Staffelkapitan in the 1./Zerstörergeschwader 1 [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 305.
Bibliography
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- Patzwall, Klaus D. and Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941–1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 3-931533-45-X.
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