Ernst Rupp
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Ernst Johann Rupp | |
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| Born | 13 January 1892 |
| Died | 30 May 1943 (aged 51) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 97th Jäger Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst Johann Rupp (13 January 1892 – 30 May 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 97th Jäger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Rupp was killed on 30 May 1943, near Krymsk, Soviet Union during the operations at the Kuban bridgehead.
