Rudolf Haen

Rudolf Haen (12 March 1915 – 9 May 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the Panzer-Abteilung 103. 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 recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Haen was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was shot without trial.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (10 July 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold on 6 September 1942 as Hauptmann in the 1./Panzer-Abteilung 103
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (19 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 December 1942 as Hauptmann and chief of the 1./Panzer-Abteilung 103
 * 590th Oak Leaves on 21 September 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Abteilung 103