About Rudolf Sintzenich
Lived 1889 – 1948 (aged 59). Rudolf Sintzenich was a German military personnel.
Rudolf Sintzenich (13 July 1889 – 24 December 1948) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations (excerpt) Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class Military Merit Order (Bavaria), 4th Class with Swords Wound Badge (1914) in Black Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords Sudetenland Medal West Wall Medal Repetition Clasp 1939 to the Iron Cross 1914, 2nd and 1st Class War Merit Cross (1939), 2nd Class with Swords Eastern Front Medal Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I. Class with Star Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 August 1940 as Generalmajor and commander of 33. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Rudolf Sintzenich?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1889-1948)
When was Rudolf Sintzenich born?
Rudolf Sintzenich was born on 13 July 1889 in Munich.
When did Rudolf Sintzenich die?
Rudolf Sintzenich died on 24 December 1948 in Munich.
What was Rudolf Sintzenich's occupation?
Rudolf Sintzenich was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Sintzenich?
Rudolf Sintzenich was German.
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