Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1936–43 Name Rudolf Behr | Service/branch Heer Rank Major (Posthumously) | |
Born 31 December 1916
Ebensfeld ( 1916-12-31 ) Died 23 July 1943(1943-07-23) (aged 26)
Krimskaja, Russia Commands held III./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 201 | ||
Rudolf Behr (31 December 1916 – 23 July 1943) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Behr was killed on 23 July 1943 and was posthumously promoted to Major.
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