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Werner Mummert
German general (1897-1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Werner Mummert (31 March 1897 – 28 January 1950) was a general in the German Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded Panzer Division Müncheberg. A veteran of World War I, he was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Mummert surrendered to the Soviets in May 1945 and died in a prisoner of war camp five years later.
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Born | (1897-03-31)31 March 1897 Lüttewitz, Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire |
Died | 28 January 1950(1950-01-28) (aged 52) Shuya, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | Panzer Division Müncheberg |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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