Rolf Jäger

'''Dr. med. Rolf Karl Ernst Jäger''' (1 November 1912 – 6 January 1984) was a highly decorated Oberstabsarzt in the Fallschirmjäger 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. Rolf Jäger was captured by British in May 1945 and was held until January 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (13 May 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 May 1940 as  Oberarzt and Truppenarzt Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Abteilung "Koch"