Ernst Rupp

Military Person

1892 – 1943

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Who was Ernst Rupp?

Ernst Johann Rupp was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97. Jäger-Division. 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. Ernst Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Russia during the defense of the Kuban bridgehead.

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Born
Jan 13, 1892
Landshut
Died
May 30, 1943
Krymsk

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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