Friedrich Herrlein
Nazi general (1889–1974)
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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.
Born27 April 1889
Died28 July 1974 (aged 84)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Friedrich Herrlein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 April 1889 |
| Died | 28 July 1974 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 71. Infanterie-Division 18. Infanterie-Division LV. Armeekorps |
| Conflicts | ---- World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 18. Infanterie-Division [1]
