Rolf Scherenberg
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Rolf Scherenberg (27 May 1897 – 10 June 1961) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born27 May 1897
Died10 June 1961 (aged 64)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
Rolf Scherenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1897 |
| Died | 10 June 1961 (aged 64) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1915–20 1934–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 320th Infantry Division 344. Infanterie-Division 371. Infanterie-Division |
| Conflicts | World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Scherenberg surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet Upper Silesian Offensive in May 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until October 1955.
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 532[1]