Born: 17.08.1912 in Herne
joined the 3rd Lehrtrupp of Kraftfahrlehrkommando II Ohrdruf in November 1934,
transferred with the 3rd Lehrtrupp to Panzerregiment 1 in October 1935,
pursued the career of an Unteroffizier,
served with the 4th Company as an Unteroffizier, Feldwebel and Hauptfeldwebel until Spring of1942,
transferred to the newly formed Panzerabteilung 116,
was promoted to officer rank in 1944,
Rudolf Schroeder most likely survived the war
Awards:
EKI (1943), EKII (1939), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (1943), Eastern Front Medal (1942)