Carl Rodenburg
Carl Rodenburg was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded the 76th Infantry Division during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was a recipient of the Knight's [Cross of the Iron Cross| Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves]. Rodenburg surrendered to the Soviet forces on 31 January 1943, during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 7 March 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 203
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 8 October 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of the 76. Infantry-Division
- * 189th Oak Leaves on 31 January 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of the 76. Infantry-Division