About Josef Rintelen
Lived 1897 – 1981 (aged 84). Josef Rintelen was a German police officer.
Josef Rintelen (7 March 1897 – 14 July 1981) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of I./Infanterie-Regiment 478
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josef Rintelen?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1897-1981)
When was Josef Rintelen born?
Josef Rintelen was born on 7 March 1897 in Elsdorf.
When did Josef Rintelen die?
Josef Rintelen died on 14 July 1981 in Hamburg.
What was Josef Rintelen's occupation?
Josef Rintelen was a police officer.
What nationality was Josef Rintelen?
Josef Rintelen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Rintelen. https://biography.guide/josef-rintelen/
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