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Rolf Wuthmann

1893 – 1977

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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Lived 1893 – 1977 (aged 84). Rolf Wuthmann was a German military officer.

Rolf Fritz Carl Max Willy Wuthmann (26 August 1893 – 20 October 1977) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the IX Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Wuthmann surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the 1945 Soviet Zemland Offensive. Convicted as an alleged war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class 2nd Class on 27 September 1914 1st Class on 24 May 1916 Wound Badge (1918) in Black (for his wound on 22 August 1917) Baltic Cross on 13 January 1920 Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords on 30 October 1934 Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 1st Class Hungarian Order of Merit, Commander's Cross on 5 May 1939 Acceptance approval on 31 July 1939 Anschluss Medal on 12 June 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939), 2nd and 1st Class Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal German Cross in Gold on 26 January 1942 as Oberst i. G. and Chief of the General Staff of the 16th Army Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1944 as General der Artillerie and Commanding General of the IX. Army Corps

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German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolf Wuthmann?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1893–1977)

When was Rolf Wuthmann born?

Rolf Wuthmann was born on 26 August 1893 in Kassel.

When did Rolf Wuthmann die?

Rolf Wuthmann died on 20 October 1977 in Minden.

What was Rolf Wuthmann's occupation?

Rolf Wuthmann was a military officer.

What nationality was Rolf Wuthmann?

Rolf Wuthmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolf Wuthmann

· Wikidata: Q91033

· DBpedia: Rolf Wuthmann

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