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  • Hugo Ruf (Waffen SS)
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  • Hugo Ruf was an Oberscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Oberscharführer Hugo Ruf was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 16 October 1944 as platoon commander in the 3rd Company, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
Unit
  • 5
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serviceyears
  • 1939
Birth Date
  • 1920-12-30
Branch
  • 23
death place
  • near Celle
Name
  • Hugo Ruf
Birth Place
  • Herten/Lörrach
Awards
Rank
Allegiance
  • Nazi Germany
Battles
abstract
  • Hugo Ruf was an Oberscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Oberscharführer Hugo Ruf was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 16 October 1944 as platoon commander in the 3rd Company, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.