Ernst Rupp
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Ernst Johann Rupp | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1892 |
| Died | 30 May 1943 (aged 51) Krymsk, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 97th Jäger Division |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Caucasus † |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst Johann Rupp (13 January 1892 – 30 May 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97th Jäger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Soviet Union during the operations at the Kuban bridgehead.
Awards and decorations[]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 97. Jäger-Division[1]
References[]
Citations[]
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 299.
Bibliography[]
- (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Categories:
- 1892 births
- 1943 deaths
- Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht)
- German military personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- German military personnel killed in World War II
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Recipients of the Order of Michael the Brave
- People from Landshut
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria