About Rudolf Hofmann
Lived 1895 – 1970 (aged 74). Rudolf Hofmann was a German military personnel.
Rudolf Hofmann (4 September 1895 – 13 April 1970) was a German general during World War II and a recipient of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Hoffmann is known for his role in the Pančevo executions. Hoffmann sentenced 36 Serb civilians to death in Pančevo during the Nazi occupation of Yugoslavia. The executions were carried out by members of the German army, with assistance from the Kulturbund and Waffen-SS. Half were executed by hanging while the other half were executed by firing squad.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 May 1945 as General der Infanterie and Chief of the Generalstab Heeresgruppe Nord
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Who was Rudolf Hofmann?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Rudolf Hofmann born?
Rudolf Hofmann was born on 4 September 1895 in Würzburg.
When did Rudolf Hofmann die?
Rudolf Hofmann died on 13 April 1970 in Kainsbach.
What was Rudolf Hofmann's occupation?
Rudolf Hofmann was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Hofmann?
Rudolf Hofmann was German.
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