About Rudolf Wulf
Lived 1905 – 1972 (aged 66). Rudolf Wulf was a German military personnel.
Rudolf Wulf (12 December 1905 Elmshorn / Schleswig-Holstein – 14 November 1972 Breitbrunn / Bavaria) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 319th Infantry Division on the island of Guernsey. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations
Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (6 October 1939) & 1st Class (27 June 1941)
Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 May 1944)
556th Oak Leaves on 19 August 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 422
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rudolf Wulf?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Rudolf Wulf born?
Rudolf Wulf was born on 12 December 1905 in Elmshorn.
When did Rudolf Wulf die?
Rudolf Wulf died on 14 November 1972 in Breitbrunn.
What was Rudolf Wulf's occupation?
Rudolf Wulf was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rudolf Wulf?
Rudolf Wulf was German.
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