Friedrich Herrlein

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Born27 April 1889
Died28 July 1974(1974-07-28) (aged 84)
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Friedrich Herrlein
Born27 April 1889
Died28 July 1974(1974-07-28) (aged 84)
Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
RankGeneral der Infanterie
Commands71. Infanterie-Division
18. Infanterie-Division
LV. Armeekorps
Conflicts---- World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Eckner's reception in Lübeck in 1925. Top row far right

Friedrich Herrlein (27 April 1889 – 28 July 1974) was a German general (General der Infanterie) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany. Herrlein surrendered to British troops in 1945 and was interned until 1948.

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