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German general (1897–1981)

Werner Ehrig
Born22 April 1897
Died31 January 1981(1981-01-31) (aged 83)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service / branchArmy (Wehrmacht)
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands
  • 340. Infanterie-Division
  • 544. Grenadier-Division
  • 544. Volksgrenadier-Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Werner Julius Clemens Ehrig (22 April 1897 – 31 January 1981) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 143.

Bibliography

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) . Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded byGeneralleutnant Josef Prinner Commander of 340. Infanterie-Division
25 October 1943 – 16 June 1944 		Succeeded byGeneralmajor Otto Beutler
Preceded byNone Commander of 544. Grenadier-Division
10 July 1944 – 9 October 1944 		Succeeded byRenamed 544. Volksgrenadier-Division
Preceded byPreviously 544. Grenadier-Division Commander of 544. Volksgrenadier-Division
9 October 1944 – 8 May 1945 		Succeeded byNone
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 22nd Air Landing Division
Staff
Units
Knight's Cross with the 56th Infantry Division. Oak Leaves with the 3rd Mountain Division, Swords with the XVII. Armeekorps
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