About Werner Neumann
Lived 1905 – 1970 (aged 65). Werner Neumann was a military officer.
Werner Neumann (13 May 1905 – 4 July 1970) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 563rd Volksgrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Neumann surrendered to the Red Army in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket. 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 5 September 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 121
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Neumann?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1905-1970)
When was Werner Neumann born?
Werner Neumann was born on 13 May 1905.
When did Werner Neumann die?
Werner Neumann died on 4 July 1970 in Lübeck.
What was Werner Neumann's occupation?
Werner Neumann was a military officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Werner Neumann (officer)
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