Edgar Röhricht Military person

Edgar Röhricht (16 June 1892 – 11 February 1967) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LIX. corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Edgar Röhricht was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 16, 1892
Birth place	Silesia , Lubawka
Date of death	February 11, 1967
Place of death	Germany , Heilbronn

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1920)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of the Caucasus Battle of Kursk World War II Battle of France Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive World War I Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	XX. Armeekorps 95. Infanterie-Division LIX. Armeekorps
service start	1907
service end	1907