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Rolf-Günther Bickel (* August 6th, 1891 in Rastatt - † March 16th, 1954 in Schwäbisch Gmünd) was a German Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. Rolf Günther Bickel was born on the 06.08.1891 in Rastatt. Very little is known about his military career. As a major in the II section of the artillery regiment 59, he moved before the start of the war, at least but at the latest in January 1939, was Chief of the 5th battery to the artillery regiment 61, which subordinated to the artillery regiment 25. Still, as a Colonel, he was 25 in July 1943 Commander of the artillery regiment (mot.) and received as such the German cross in gold. Appointed to the artillery commander 35, he is awarded to the 08.08.1944 with the Knight's cross. Rolf Günther Bickel died on the 16.03.1954 in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Awards

 * Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (1914)


 * Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (1914)


 * 1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1. Klasse (1914)


 * 1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 2. Klasse (1914)


 * (Allgemeines) Sturmabzeichen


 * Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse


 * Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse


 * Deutsches Kreuz in Gold on July 20th, 1943 as Oberst and Kommandeur of Artillerie-Regiment 25 (motorisiert)


 * Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on August 8th, 1944 as Oberst and Artilleriekommandeur of 35