Bio of Oberleutnant Otto Ude (1911-1987)

Otto Ude

Date of Birth: 12.08.1911 - Einbeck, Hannover (German Empire)
Date of Death: 13.12.1987

Promotions:
00.00.19__ Oberwachtmeister
00.00.194_ Leutnant
00.00.194_ Oberleutnant

Career:
00.00.194_ Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division

Awards and Decorations:
00.00.19__ Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht IV.Klasse (4 Jahre)
21.07.1941 Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse
29.08.1941 Eisernes Kreuz I.Klasse
10.10.1941 Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen
30.09.1942 Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (for wounds received on 18.09.1942)
11.10.1942 Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (for the third wound received on 06.10.1942)
00.00.1942 Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (Ostmedaille)
15.01.1943 Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, as Oberwachtmeister and Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division. The following newspaper excerpt (dated 29.01.1943) describes why Ude was awarded the Ritterkreuz: “Oberwachtmeister Ude successfully defended a strongpoint near Lake Ilmen with a handful of soldiers.”
07.08.1943 Nahkampfspange in Bronze (for 15 days of close-combat)
09.09.1943 Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold (for the fifth wound received on 28.08.1943)

From the personal photo album of Otto Ude.

From the personal photo album of Otto Ude.

Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude in a studio photo taken in Kurt Julius Photo Werkstätte, Hannover, Georgstrasse 24.

Ritterkreuz award ceremony for Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division). The medal was awarded by Generalleutnant Thomas-Emil von Wickede (Kommandeur 30. Infanterie-Division). Ude formally received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 15 January 1943. The following newspaper excerpt (dated 29 January 1943) describes why Ude was awarded the medal: “Oberwachtmeister Ude successfully defended a strongpoint near Lake Ilmen with a handful of soldiers.”

Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude in a studio photo taken in Kurt Julius Photo Werkstätte, Hannover, Georgstrasse 24.

Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude.



Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (center) with comrades.


Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (right) with comrade, possibly his Company commander.



Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (center) with comrades.

Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (center) with comrades in a happy mood.

Dr.phil. Joseph Goebbels (Reichsminister für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda) receiving a Wehrmacht combat group from the Demyansk pocket in Berlin, 4 May 1943. The Ritterkreuzträger with him is Major Otto Benzin (Führer Grenadier-Regiment 89 / 12.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 31 December 1941), while other Ritterkreuzträger in the background is Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 15 January 1943). Standing at right is Generalleutnant Paul von Hase (Stadtkommandant von Berlin). Other pictures from the same occasion can be seen HERE.



Otto Ude signature.

Oberleutnant Otto Ude.




Medals and decorations of Otto Ude (front and back). Other pictures from this grouping can be seen HERE.

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Otto Ude Groupings

From Andreas Thies auction : Oberwachtmeister (later Oberleutnant) Otto Ude was awarded the Knight's Cross on 15 January 1941 for his services as Oberwachtmeister in the battles near Pustynja/Russia. A comprehensive report on the course of the battle is enclosed.

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Iron core with silver frame. An example of the Steinhauer & Lück production (A - type). Silver stamp on the reverse, so-called micro "800". Jump ring added after 1945. On the sewn collar section. Iron core with defects on both sides and repainted in places. Much worn original example with history ("combat wear").Provisional certificate of possession of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross dated 15.1.1943 to Oberwachtmeister Ude , 1st / Radf. Dept. 30.The provisional certificate of possession is dated 16 January 1943 with the original signature of Major General Rudolf Schmundt and the official seal of the Army Personnel Office.Comes with a letter of congratulations from the mayor of Einbeck (30 January 1943) and the mayor of Hanover (12 February 1943).Bronze melee clasp, fine zinc finish with magnetic plate. On pin. Manufacturer's mark of the company FFL (Friedrich Linden Lüdenscheid) and the usual Peekhaus inscription on the reverse. Comes with certificate of possession for the 1st level of the Nahkampfspange dated 7 August 1943, with original signature of the division commander.Golden wounded badge (denazified). Non-ferrous metal version, gold-plated, on pin. Manufacturer's mark "30" of the Vienna Main Mint on the reverse. Certificate of ownership for the Wounded Badge in gold dated 9 September 1943, with original signature of the division commander.Iron Cross 1st class 1939, non-magnetic core with silver-plated frame. On a broad pin. Comes with the Iron Cross 1st Class award certificate dated 29 August 1941, with original signature of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, iron centre with silver-plated frame. On the original ribbon. Comes with the Iron Cross 2nd Class award certificate dated 1 July 1941, with OU of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.General assault badge. Hollow embossed non-ferrous metal design, silver-plated. On a round pin. Pin hook broken off. Comes with a certificate of ownership for the assault badge dated 10 October 1941, with original signature of the commander of the 30th Division, Lieutenant General v. Tippelskirch.Silver wounded badge. Fine zinc finish, on pin. Manufacturer's mark "L/22" of Glaser & Sohn, Dresden on the reverse. Comes with a certificate of ownership for the silver wounded badge dated 11 October 1942, with original signature of the division commander.Black wounded badge. Black lacquered iron version, on pin. Comes with a certificate of possession for the black wounded badge dated 30 September 1942, with original signature of the division commander.Eastern Medal. Fine zinc finish, partially silver-plated. On the original ribbon, maker's mark "88" of the Werner Redo company, Saarlautern, in the eyelet.Special Paris pass of the 30th Division, with original signature of the squadron commander.News sheet 1/45 of the Div.-Füs.-Btl.30 from Jan. 1945.Comprehensive documentation on the military career, copies of the personnel files, assessment, summary of the operations and battles participated in from 7 Sept. 1939 - 21 June 1941, service career, promotion proposal to officer.12 beautiful original photos including the Knight's Cross award and reception with Dr Goebbels, as well as 5 repro photos (one with original signature of the recipient).Beautiful, extensive estate of this brave Knight's Cross bearer of the enlisted and non-commissioned officer ranks who was promoted to officer for his bravery.Very unusual and extremely rare as a Knight's Cross award to a member of a bicycle division.

Medals and decorations of Otto Ude (front and back).

Vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis (preliminary award document) of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes for Otto Ude.

Nahkampfspange in Bronze certificate for Otto Ude.

Eisernes Kreuz I.Klasse certificate for Otto Ude.

Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse certificate for Otto Ude.

Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen certificate for Otto Ude.



Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold certificate for Otto Ude.



Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber certificate for Otto Ude.

Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz certificate for Otto Ude.

Letter of congratulations for the newly awarded Ritterkreuz from the mayor of Einbeck.

Letter of congratulations for the newly awarded Ritterkreuz from the mayor of Hannover.

Nachrichtenblatt dated January 1945.

Clearance permit in Paris.

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Ritterkreuz Award Ceremony for Otto Ude

Ritterkreuz award ceremony for Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division). The medal was awarded by Generalleutnant Thomas-Emil von Wickede (Kommandeur 30. Infanterie-Division). Ude formally received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 15 January 1943. The following newspaper excerpt (dated 29 January 1943) describes why Ude was awarded the medal: “Oberwachtmeister Ude successfully defended a strongpoint near Lake Ilmen with a handful of soldiers.”

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Joseph Goebbels with Otto Benzin and Otto Ude

Dr.phil. Joseph Goebbels (Reichsminister für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda) receiving a Wehrmacht combat group from the Demyansk pocket in Berlin, 4 May 1943. The Ritterkreuzträger with him is Major Otto Benzin (Führer Grenadier-Regiment 89 / 12.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 31 December 1941), while other Ritterkreuzträger in the background is Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 15 January 1943). Standing at right is Generalleutnant Paul von Hase (Stadtkommandant von Berlin).

Dr.phil. Joseph Goebbels (Reichsminister für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda) receiving a Wehrmacht combat group from the Demyansk pocket in Berlin, 4 May 1943. The Ritterkreuzträger facing the camera is Major Otto Benzin (Führer Grenadier-Regiment 89 / 12.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 31 December 1941), while other Ritterkreuzträger at left is Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division. Ritterkreuz on 15 January 1943). Standing at right is Generalleutnant Paul von Hase (Stadtkommandant von Berlin).



Oberwachtmeister Otto Ude (Zugführer in 1.Schwadron / Radfahr-Abteilung 30 / 30.Infanterie-Division) shakes hands with unknown Party official during the reception for a Wehrmacht combat group from the Demyansk pocket in Berlin, May 1943.

Other picture from the same occasion. The SS Ritterkreuzträger is SS-Hauptsturmführer Arzelino "Lino" Masarié (Kommandeur SS-Totenkopf-Aufklärungs-Abteilung / SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf". Ritterkreuz on 3 April 1943).

Generalleutnant Paul von Hase (Stadtkommandant von Berlin) speaks in front of a Wehrmacht combat group from the Demyansk pocket in Berlin, 4 May 1943. He would later hanged on 8 August 1944 after involved in the coup d'état attempt masterminded by Claus von Stauffenberg (20 July 1944 Plot).

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