Leutnant Rudolf Wagner | |
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Born | Essingen (Württemberg), Germany | 29 October 1921
Died | 11 December 1943 Missing in action over Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine | (aged 22)
Buried | Unknown |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1941–1943 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | JG 51 |
Commands | 12./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.