Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels

Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels (4 December 1895 – 14 August 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the  6. Panzer-Division. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (16 October 1915)
 * 1st Class (27 April 1924)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (12 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 11 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Schützen-Regiment 4
 * 476th Oak Leaves on 14 May 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of the 6. Panzer-Division