Ernst Rupp
Ernst Johann Rupp was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97th [Jäger Division (Wehrmacht)|97th Jäger Division]. He was a recipient of the Knight's [Cross of the Iron Cross] of Nazi Germany. Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Soviet Union during the operations at the Kuban bridgehead.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 97. Jäger-Division