Rudolf Schmundt | |
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Born | Metz, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire | 13 August 1896
Died | 1 October 1944 Carlshof, Nazi Germany | (aged 48)
Buried | |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service | Army |
Years of service | 1914–44 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | German Army Personnel Office |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Rudolf Schmundt (13 August 1896 – 1 October 1944) was a German officer and adjutant to Adolf Hitler. Between 1942 and 1944, he was chief of the German Army Personnel Office. Schmundt was injured during the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt on Hitler and died a few months later from his wounds.