Rudolf Wagner (pilot)

Leutnant

Rudolf Wagner
Born(1921-10-29)29 October 1921
Essingen (Württemberg), Germany
Died11 December 1943(1943-12-11) (aged 22)
Missing in action over Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Buried
Unknown
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service / branchLuftwaffe
Years of service1941–1943
RankLeutnant
UnitJG 51
Commands12./JG 51
Battles / wars
Awards

Lt. Rudolf Wagner (29 October 1921 – 11 December 1943) was a former Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Rudolf Wagner was credited with 81 aerial victories all over the Eastern Front (World War II). He was missing in action over Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, in 1943 during WWII.