About Rudolf Peschel
Lived 1894 – 1944 (aged 50). Rudolf Peschel was a military personnel.
Rudolf Peschel (21 April 1894 – 30 June 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Peschel was killed in action on 30 June 1944 during the Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 6. Luftwaffen-Feld-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rudolf Peschel?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1944)
When was Rudolf Peschel born?
Rudolf Peschel was born on 21 April 1894 in Strasbourg.
When did Rudolf Peschel die?
Rudolf Peschel died on 30 June 1944 in Vitebsk.
What was Rudolf Peschel's occupation?
Rudolf Peschel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Peschel?
Rudolf Peschel's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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