Erwin Menny
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
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Erwin Menny (18 August 1893 – 6 December 1949) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Heer during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born18 August 1893
Died6 December 1949 (aged 56)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Erwin Menny | |
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Menny with Erwin Rommel, France March 1944 | |
| Born | 18 August 1893 |
| Died | 6 December 1949 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 15th Panzer-Division 90th Light Infantry Division 18th Panzer Division 387th Infantry Division 333rd Infantry Division 123rd Infantry Division 72nd Infantry Division 84th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
He was taken prisoner with his 84th Infantry Division in the Falaise Pocket on 21 August 1944.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of 15. Schützen-Brigade[1]
