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Heinrich Scherhorn

1897 – 1972

German officer in WWI and WWII, most noted for being used by the Soviets in Operation Berezino

Double agent

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About Heinrich Scherhorn

Lived 1897 – 1972 (aged 74–75). Heinrich Scherhorn was a double agent.

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Important facts

Born

1897, Apelern

Birth century

19th century

Died

8 July 1972, Cologne

Occupation

Double agent

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; War Merit Cross

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Heinrich Scherhorn's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinrich Scherhorn?

German officer in WWI and WWII, most noted for being used by the Soviets in Operation Berezino

When was Heinrich Scherhorn born?

Heinrich Scherhorn was born in 1897 in Apelern.

When did Heinrich Scherhorn die?

Heinrich Scherhorn died on 8 July 1972 in Cologne.

What was Heinrich Scherhorn's occupation?

Heinrich Scherhorn was a double agent.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich Scherhorn

· Wikidata: Q4523235

· DBpedia: Heinrich Scherhorn

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