| Paul Scheuerpflug | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 July 1896 |
| Died | 8 August 1945 (aged 49) |
| Place of birth | Netphen |
| Place of death | Auschwitz |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
Infanterie-Regiment 116 68. Infantrie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Paul Scheuerpflug (3 July 1896 – 8 August 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 68th Infantry Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Paul Scheuerpflug was wounded 8 May 1945, and captured by Soviet troops. He died in a POW camp hospital at Auschwitz.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class (22 September 1915)
- 1st Class (27 January 1917)
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (25 June 1940)
- 1st Class (4 July 1941)
- Eastern Front Medal
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 6 September 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 116[1]
- 791st Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 68. Infanterie-Division [2]
- Mentioned three times in the Wehrmachtbericht (10 November 1943, 14 December 1943, and 19 September 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht references[]
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 10 November 1943 | Die brandenburgisch-westfälische 8. Panzerdivision unter Führung von Oberst Frölich und die brandenburgische 68. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Oberst Scheuerpflug verdienen für ihre hervorragenden kämpferischen Leistungen bei den schweren Kämpfen im Südabschnitt der Ostfront besondere Anerkennung.[3] | The Westphalian Brandenburg-8th Panzer Division, led by Colonel Frölich and the 68th Brandenburg Infantry Division, led by Colonel Scheuerpflug deserve for their outstanding combat achievements in the heavy fighting in the southern sector of the Eastern Front special recognition. |
| 14 December 1943 | Bei diesen Kämpfen haben sich die 1. thüringische Panzerdivision unter Generalleutnant Krüger und die brandenburgische 68. Infanteriedivision unter Oberst Scheuerpflug besonders bewährt.[4] | In these battles, the 1st Thuringian Armored Division under Lieutenant General Krüger, and the 68th Brandenburg Infantry Division under Colonel Scheuerpflug have particularly proven themselves. |
| 19 September 1944 (addendum) | In der Abwehrschlacht bei Sanok und Krosno hat die brandenburgische 68. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Scheuerpflug vorbildlich kämpfend wiederholte feindliche Durchbruchsversuche vereitelt und zahlreiche Panzer im Nahkampf vernichtet.[5] | In the defense battles at Sanok and Krosno, the 68th Brandenburg Infantry Division, led by Lieutenant General Scheuerpflug repeatedly repulsed by exemplary fighting the enemy break through attempts and destroyed many tanks in close combat. |
References[]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, 1. Januar 1942 bis 31. Dezember 1943 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.
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