Rudolf Böhmler

Rudolf Böhmler (12 June 1914 – 24 November 1968) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Fallschirmjäger 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.

Awards and Decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (23 May 1940)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (1 November 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (5 January 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (3 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Major and commander of I./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Ärmelband Crete (20 May 1943)