Edgar Röhricht

German general
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroGerman general
PlacesGermany
wasMilitary officer Soldier Officer
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth16 June 1892, Lubawka
Death11 February 1967Linz am Rhein (aged 74 years)
The details

Biography

Edgar Röhricht (16 June 1892 – 11 February 1967) was a German general (General of the Infantry) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LIX. corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Röhricht was surrendered to the Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

  • German Cross in Gold (9 April 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 May 1944[a] as Generalleutnant and commander of 95. Infanterie-Division
  • Fellgiebel 2000, p. 294.

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