Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Major (posthumously) Role Son | Years of service 1935–43 Name Rudolf Bunau Service/branch German Army | |
Born 6 May 1915
Stuttgart ( 1915-05-06 ) Commands held Panzer-Aufklarungs-Abteilung 9 Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of France
Invasion of Yugoslavia
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of Uman
Battle of Kiev (1941)
Battle of Voronezh (1942)
Battle of Kursk Relations Rudolf von Bunau (father) Died August 15, 1943, Roslavl, Russia Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of the Netherlands | ||
Rudolf von Bunau (6 May 1915 – 15 August 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. von Bunau was killed on 15 August 1943 south of Roslavl. He was posthumously promoted to Major. His father was General der Infanterie Rudolf von Bunau who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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