About Siegfried Verhein
Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 65–66). Siegfried Verhein was a German military personnel.
Siegfried Verhein (1 October 1897 – 30 June 1963) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Verhein surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet 1945 Zemland Offensive. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 February 1945 as Generalmajor and leader of a Kampfgruppe in the 551. Volks-Grenadier-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Siegfried Verhein?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Siegfried Verhein born?
Siegfried Verhein was born on 1 October 1897 in Greifswald.
When did Siegfried Verhein die?
Siegfried Verhein died in 1963 in Weilrod.
What was Siegfried Verhein's occupation?
Siegfried Verhein was a military personnel.
What nationality was Siegfried Verhein?
Siegfried Verhein was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Siegfried Verhein
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