| Werner Rode | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1912 |
| Died | 2 November 2002 (aged 89) |
| Place of birth | Dortmund |
| Place of death | Dortmund |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service |
1934–1945 1960–1970 |
| Rank |
Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | 4. Panzer-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Werner Rode (6 November 1912 – 2 November 2002) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Werner Rode joined the Bundeswehr in 1960 and retired in 1970.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Panzer Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1941 as Oberleutnant and Chef of 2./Kradschützen-Battalion 34[1]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 293.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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