Rudolf Donth

Rudolf Donth (16 February 1920 – 19 June 2001) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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

 * Parachutist Badge (15 November 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 June 1941)
 * Cuffband "Crete" (20 May 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939) in Black (1 February 1944)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (20 March 1944)
 * One Tank Destruction Badge (22 April 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold on 14 June 1944 as Oberjäger in the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 January 1945 as Feldwebel and leader of the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4
 * US Airborne Badge (15 December 1956)
 * Fallschirmspringerabzeichen (15 December 1956)
 * French Parachutist Badge (21 August 1963)