Ernst Dehner Military person

Ernst Dehner (5 March 1889 – 13 September 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Ernst Dehner was captured by Allied troops in May 1945. He was held until 1947. In 1948 he was found guilty of war crimes at the Hostages Trial and was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment, but was released in 1951.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 05, 1889
Birth place	Germany , Hersbruck
Date of death	September 13, 1970
Place of death	Germany , Wiesbaden

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	106. Infanterie-Division Infanterie-Regiment 87 LXXXII. Armeekorps
service start	1914
service end	1945