About Paul Scheuerpflug
Lived 1896 – 1945 (aged 49). Paul Scheuerpflug was a German military officer.
Paul Scheuerpflug (3 July 1896 – 8 August 1945) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 68th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Scheuerpflug was wounded 8 May 1945, and taken prisoner by Soviet troops. He died in a POW camp hospital at Auschwitz.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (22 September 1915 & 1st Class (27 January 1917)) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 June 1940) & 1st Class (4 July 1941) 791st Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 68. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Paul Scheuerpflug?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Paul Scheuerpflug born?
Paul Scheuerpflug was born on 3 July 1896 in Netphen.
When did Paul Scheuerpflug die?
Paul Scheuerpflug died on 8 August 1945 in Auschwitz.
What was Paul Scheuerpflug's occupation?
Paul Scheuerpflug was a military officer.
What nationality was Paul Scheuerpflug?
Paul Scheuerpflug was German.
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