Rudolf Becker
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Rudolf Becker
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| Born | 7 January 1923 Königsborn |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Püspökladány, Hungary |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1940–44 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rudolf Becker (7 January 1923 – 13 October 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards. Rudolf Becker was killed 13 October 1944 near Püspökladány, Hungary.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (20 January 1943)
- 1st Class (8 March 1943)
- Wound Badge
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 August 1943)
- Panzer Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- German Cross in Gold on 29 October 1943 as Leutnant in the 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberleutnant and Chef 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66[3]
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 13th Panzer Division
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1 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Regiment 25 (7th Panzer Division). 2 Knight's Cross with 13. Schützen-Brigade, Swords with the LXXVI Panzer Corps. 3 Knight's Cross with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (2nd Panzer Division). 4 Oak Leaves with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 40 (17th Panzer Division). 5 Knight's Cross with Füsilier-Regiment "Feldherrnhalle" (Panzergrenadier-Division "Feldherrnhalle")
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