About Arno Jahr
Lived 1890 – 1943 (aged 52). Arno Jahr was a military personnel.
Arno Jahr (3 December 1890 – 21 January 1943) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
He was an officer in World War I. After 1918 he was a police officer. In 1935 he was transferred to the Wehrmacht In 1937 he was promoted to colonel.
Jahr committed suicide on 21 January 1943 when his unit was being overrun as part of the encirclement during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 December 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 387. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arno Jahr?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1890–1943)
When was Arno Jahr born?
Arno Jahr was born on 3 December 1890 in Prittitz.
When did Arno Jahr die?
Arno Jahr died on 21 January 1943 in Russia, Volgograd.
What was Arno Jahr's occupation?
Arno Jahr was a military personnel.
What nationality was Arno Jahr?
Arno Jahr's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arno Jahr. https://biography.guide/arno-jahr/
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