Rolf Scherenberg

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.

Born(1897-05-27)27 May 1897

Berlin, German Empire

Died10 June 1961(1961-06-10) (aged 64)

Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany

Branch

Army

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Rolf Scherenberg
Born	(1897-05-27)27 May 1897 Berlin, German Empire
Died	10 June 1961(1961-06-10) (aged 64)
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Service years	1915–20 1934–45
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	320th Infantry Division 344. Infanterie-Division 371. Infanterie-Division
Conflicts	World War II Upper Silesian Offensive (surrendered)
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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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.