Rudolf Ehrenberger
Rudolf Ehrenberger (25 August 1915 – 8 March 1944) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Ehrenberger was killed on 8 March 1944 near Wittenberge, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 6 April 1944. During his career he was credited with 49 aerial victories.
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References
- Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 143.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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1 Oak Leaves with JG 11. 2 Knight's Cross with JG 52. 3 Oak Leaves with JG 4. 4 Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds with JG 51. 5 Oak Leaves with JG 27. 6 Oak Leaves and Swords with JG 3.
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| Name |
Ehrenberger, Rudolf |
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| Short description |
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient |
| Date of birth |
25 August 1915 |
| Place of birth |
Eibesthal, Austria |
| Date of death |
8 March 1944 |
| Place of death |
Wittenberge, Germany |