| Karl Rübel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1895 Dortmund, German Empire |
| Died | 8 March 1945(1945-03-08) (aged 49) Schivelbein, Pomerania, Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 163. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles / wars | East Pomeranian Offensive † |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl Rübel (16 August 1895 – 8 March 1945) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Rübel was killed on 8 March 1945 near Schivelbein, Pomerania, during the course of the Soviet East Pomeranian Offensive.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 January 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 163. Infanterie-Division
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 298.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) . Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGeneral der Infanterie Anton Dostler | Commander of 163. Infanterie-Division 29 December 1942 – 8 March 1945 |
Succeeded byNone |
