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Hallensleben, Rudolf

Date of birth:
June 2nd, 1916 (Uelzen/Hannover, Germany)
Date of death:
April 19th, 1945 (near Leipheim/Bavaria, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

01.08.1934: Wachtmeister der Landespolizei;
01.12.1934: Oberwachtmeister der Landespolizei;
01.08.1935: Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier;
01.09.1935: Fähnrich;
21.12.1935: Oberfähnrich;
01.04.1936: Leutnant (342);
01.02.1939: Oberleutnant (64);
18.09.1940: Hauptmann;
01.12.1942: Major (19);
01.04.1944: Oberstleutnant (RDA vom 01.10.1943) (15).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 12th, 1937
Flugzeugführerabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Awarded on:
June 12th, 1941
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Unit:
2. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 76, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
October 15th, 1941
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
Kommodore, Kampfgeschwader 76, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
November 5th, 1943
Awarded for distinguishing himself as a Gruppe and Geschwader commander in the western, eastern and Mediterranean theatres.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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