Rudolf Boeckmann

'''Dr. phil. Rudolf Boeckmann''' (16 April 1895 – 19 September 1944) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve 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 Boeckmann was killed on 19 September 1944 near Slimisti, Estonia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 August 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 July 1942 as Major and commander of schwere Artillerie-Abteilung 408