Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–45 Name Rudolf Hallensleben | Service/branch Luftwaffe Rank Oberstleutnant Died April 19, 1945 | |
Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Britain Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of Britain, World War II Commands held Lehrgeschwader 1, Kampfgeschwader 2, Kampfgeschwader 51, Kampfgeschwader 76 | ||
Rudolf Hallensleben (2 June 1916 – 19 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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.
Hallensleben was traveling on the Autobahn to his command post on 19 April 1945. Hallensleben and three other passengers were killed when their car was attacked by strafing US fighters just as they were crossing a bridge over the Danube near Leipheim.
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