Rudolf Rennecke Military person

Rudolf Rennecke (19 June 1915 – 3 March 1986) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Fallschirmjäger during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 19, 1915
Birth place	Germany , Leipzig
Date of death	March 03, 1986
Place of death	Germany , Bad Reichenhall

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad Battle of Monte Cassino World War II Battle of Crete Battle of the Netherlands
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Fallschirmjäger-Regiments 1
service start	1937
service end	1945