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Ernst Johann Rupp (13 January 1892 – 30 May 1943) 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. ==Awards and decorations== * Iron Cross (1914) * * 2nd Class * * 1st Class * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 * Iron Cross (1939) * * 2nd Class * * 1st Class * Eastern Front Medal * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (26 April 1943) * German Cross in Gold (11 January 1942) * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1943 as ''Generalleutnant'' and commander of 97. Jäger-Division〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 299.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ernst Rupp」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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