Friedrich Herrlein Military person

Friedrich Herrlein (27 April 1889 – 28 July 1974) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV. 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. Friedrich Herrlein was captured by British troops in 1945 and was held until 1948.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 27, 1889
Birth place	Germany , Koblenz
Date of death	July 28, 1974
Place of death	Germany , Giessen

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Battle of Białystok–Minsk Operation Bagration World War II Battle of France World War I Osovets Offensive East Prussian Offensive Belostock Offensive Bobruysk Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	71. Infanterie-Division LV. Armeekorps 18. Infanterie-Division
service start	1910
service end	1945