Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 19th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 8th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

Commander I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 128

Awarded on:

September 7th, 1943

Awarded for his leadership accomplishments during the 2nd Battle of Izyum. During this time he took over leadership of his whole Regiment, and on the 17.08.1943 was able to recapture those parts of the main line of defense east of Dolgenkaja that had been lost the day before. On the 19.08.1943 the Regiment was overrun by Soviet tanks, but succeeded in beating back their infantry support in close combat. In this fight Ruge’s own I. Bataillon was able to destroy 8 T-34s in close combat.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Commander Panzergrenadier-Regiment 128

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1944

Awarded for the outstanding performance of his regiment during the armoured battle of Debrecen, in the Puszta area (06-28.10.1944). He and his men were named in a supplement to the Wehrmachtbericht of 22.10.1944.

648th award

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 22nd, 1944