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.

Born(1897-05-27)27 May 1897
Died10 June 1961(1961-06-10) (aged 64)
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Rolf Scherenberg
Born(1897-05-27)27 May 1897
Died10 June 1961(1961-06-10) (aged 64)
Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
Service years1915–20
1934–45
RankGeneralmajor
Commands320th Infantry Division
344. Infanterie-Division
371. Infanterie-Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsKnight'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.

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