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Rudolf Rott

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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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Rudolf Rott Wikipedia