Ernst Rupp

Ernst Johann Rupp (13 January 1892 – 30 May 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97th Jäger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Soviet Union during the operations at the Kuban bridgehead.

Ernst Johann Rupp
Born13 January 1892
Died30 May 1943(1943-05-30) (aged 51)
Krymsk, Soviet Union
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held97th Jäger Division
Battles/warsBattle of the Caucasus 
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 299.

Bibliography

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
General der Artillerie Maximilian Fretter-Pico
Commander of 97. Jäger-Division
1 January 1942 – 30 May 1943
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Friedrich-Wilhelm Otte
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