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Ruckser, Josef

Date of birth:
October 16th, 1902 (Pula/Istria, Austrian-Hungarian Empire)
Nationality:
Austrian (1938-1945, Reichsgau)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1939
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 10th, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 12th, 1942
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 8th, 1942

Silver version.
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 15th, 1942
Medaille
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 Krune Kralja Zvonimira I.Stupnja 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
Red Zeljeni Trolist Second Class Cross with Oak Wreath

Sources

  • - Vorschlagliste Eisernes Dreiblatt II.KL.M. Eichlb, 31 Januar 1944

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