Rudolf Jesse

Rudolf Jesse (12 October 1908 – 2 April 1981) was a highly decorated Kapitänleutnant der Reserve in the Kriegsmarine 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 (12 May 1941)
 * 1st Class
 * Minesweeper War Badge
 * German Cross in Gold on (20 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 August 1944 as Oberleutnant zur See der Reserve and commander of a Minensuchboot (minesweeper) in the 8. Minensuchflottille