| Rolf Scherenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1897 |
| Died | 10 June 1961 (aged 64) |
| Place of birth | Berlin |
| Place of death | Berlin |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service |
1915–1920 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held |
320. Volksgrenadier-Division 344. Infanterie-Division 371. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Rolf Scherenberg (27 May 1897 – 10 June 1961) as a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Rolf Scherenberg was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 532[1]
References
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 305.
- 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.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalmajor Ludwig Kirschner |
Commander of 320. Volksgrenadier-Division 14 February 1945 – 19 February 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Emmanuel von Kiliani |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Georg Koßmala |
Commander of 344. Infanterie-Division 28 February 1945 – 2 March 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Erwin Jollasse |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Hermann Niehoff |
Commander of 371. Infanterie-Division 2 March 1945 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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