Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1939–45 Name Rudolf Rott | Service/branch Waffen SS Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer | |
Died 12 February 1945(1945-02-12) (aged 27) Unit 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland |
Rudolf Rott (21 January 1918 – 12 February 1945) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Hauptsturmfuhrer Rudolf Rott was awarded a posthumous Knight's Cross in February 1945, for his actions while in command of the 1st Company, 11th SS Panzer Regiment Hermann von Salza, 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland. He did not survive the war but was killed in action on 12 February 1945.
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