About Rudolf Schmidt
Lived 1914 – 2000 (aged 85). Rudolf Schmidt was a German military personnel.
Rudolf "Rudi" Schmidt (15 March 1914 – 23 February 2000) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Despite being half Jewish, or Mischling under the Nuremberg Laws, Schmidt enlisted in the Luftwaffe and served with distinction.
Awards and decorations Flugzeugführerabzeichen Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold (13 August 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Kampfgeschwader 26
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Who was Rudolf Schmidt?
German pilot and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Rudolf Schmidt born?
Rudolf Schmidt was born on 15 March 1914 in Plauen.
When did Rudolf Schmidt die?
Rudolf Schmidt died on 23 February 2000 in Esslingen am Neckar.
What was Rudolf Schmidt's occupation?
Rudolf Schmidt was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Schmidt?
Rudolf Schmidt was German.
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· DBpedia: Rudolf Schmidt (Major)
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