Rudolf Neubert

Rudolf Neubert (8 September 1914 – 19 April 1995) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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 recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Rudolf Neubert was captured by Soviet troops on 8 May 1945 and was held until 13 October 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (10 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 29 February 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 32
 * 817th Oak Leaves on 5 April 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 31