Rudolf Altstadt

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Rudolf Altstadt
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Born (1914-01-16)16 January 1914
Offenbach am Main
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Bad Langenbrücken
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1935–38
1939–45
Rank Major of the Reserves
Commands held 1./Grenadier-Regiment 380
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Rudolf Altstadt (16 January 1914 – 27 May 1974) was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves 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 Altstadt was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was released a month later.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Thomas & Wegmann 1987, p. 51.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 99.