Rudolf Ehrenberger

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Rudolf Ehrenberger
Born25 August 1915
Died8 March 1944(1944-03-08) (aged 28)
AllegianceFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Rank Oberfeldwebel
Unit JG 53
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Rudolf Ehrenberger (25 August 1915 – 8 March 1944) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Ehrenberger was killed on 8 March 1944 near Wittenberge, Nazi Germany. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 6 April 1944. During his career he was credited with 49 aerial victories.

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  1. Patzwall 2008, p. 71.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 99.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 143.

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