Rudolf Schlee

Rudolf Schlee (10 November 1913 – 19 June 1979) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Schlee was captured by Soviet forces in April 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (8 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (3 August 1940)
 * West Wall Medal (15 March 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (4 December 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (25 August 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 September 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 6./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13
 * 222nd Oak Leaves on 6 April 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 6./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 13