Rudolf Altstadt

Rudolf Altstadt (16 January 1914 – 27 May 1974) was a highly decorated Major der Reserves in the Wehrmacht 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. Rudolf Altstadt was captured by American troops in April 1945 and is released a month later.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (14 January 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (5 March 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (8 August 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (13 March 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (9 February 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserves and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 380