About Erwin Menny
Lived 1893 – 1949 (aged 56). Erwin Menny was a German military officer.
Erwin Menny (18 August 1893 – 6 December 1949) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Heer during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
He was taken prisoner with his 84th Infantry Division in the Falaise Pocket on 21 August 1944.
Awards and decorations Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of 15. Schützen-Brigade
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Who was Erwin Menny?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Erwin Menny born?
Erwin Menny was born on 18 August 1893 in Sarrebourg.
When did Erwin Menny die?
Erwin Menny died on 6 December 1949 in Freiburg im Breisgau.
What was Erwin Menny's occupation?
Erwin Menny was a military officer.
What nationality was Erwin Menny?
Erwin Menny was German.
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