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Ruckser, Josef
Ruckser, Josef
Date of birth:
October 16th, 1902 (Pula/Istria, Austrian-Hungarian Empire)
Nationality:
Austrian
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 10th, 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 12th, 1942
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 8th, 1942
Silver version.
Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (Ostmedaille)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1942
Red Krune Kralja Zvonimira I.Stupnja Cross with Oak Wreath
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Kdr.
,
Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 45
Awarded on:
May 12th, 1943
other sources give 15.02.1943
Red Zeljeni Trolist Second Class Cross with Oak Wreath
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Stab Reserve Grenadier-Regiment 45 / 42. Jäger-Division
Awarded on:
January 31st, 1944
Sources
- Vorschlagliste Eisernes Dreiblatt II.KL.M. Eichlb, 31 Januar 1944
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