Rolf Wuthmann Military person

Rolf Wuthmann (26 August 1893 – 20 October 1977) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie 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. Rolf Wuthmann was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 after the Zemland Offensive. He was held until 1955.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 26, 1893
Birth place	Germany , Kassel
Date of death	October 20, 1977
Place of death	Germany , Minden

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Stalingrad Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad Battle of the Caucasus Operation Bagration Battle of Kursk World War II Battle of France World War I Gumbinnen Operation Kaunas Offensive Samland Offensive East Prussian Offensive Polotsk Offensive Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	IX. Armeekorps 112. Infanterie-Division 295. Infanterie-Division
service start	1912
service end	1945