Rūdolfs Gaitars
Rūdolfs Gaitars | |
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Rūdolfs Gaitars in 1945 | |
| Born | 29 May 1907 Penkule Parish, Russian Empire |
| Died | 22 March 1945 (aged 37) Zante Parish, Ostland |
| Allegiance | Latvia Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmführer |
| Unit | 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class Infantry Assault Badge German Cross (in Gold) Close Combat Clasp (in bronze and silver) Wound Badge |
Rūdolfs Gaitars (29 May 1907 – 22 March 1945) was a Waffen-Obersturmführer in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was the first Latvian to be awarded the German Cross in Gold.