Edgar Röhricht
WW2 German Army general (1892-1967)
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Edgar Röhricht (16 June 1892 – 11 February 1967) was a German general during World War II who commanded the LIX. corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Röhricht was surrendered to the Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
Born16 June 1892
Died11 February 1967 (aged 74)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Branch
German ArmyEdgar Röhricht | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 June 1892 |
| Died | 11 February 1967 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Service years | 1907–1920 1935–1945 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 95th Infantry Division XX Army Corps LIX Army Corps |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 May 1944[a] as Generalleutnant and commander of 95. Infanterie-Division [1]
