Hermann Florstedt
German Nazi officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthur Hermann Florstedt (18 February 1895 – on or after 5 April 1945), member of the NSDAP, was a German SS commander, war criminal and convicted war profiteer. He became the third commander of Majdanek concentration camp in October 1942. Florstedt was convicted of corruption and sentenced to death. Whether he was executed is unknown.[1]
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Arthur Hermann Florstedt | |
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Born | (1895-02-18)18 February 1895 |
Died | On or after 5 April 1945 |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | Embezzlement |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Schutzstaffel |
Years of service | 1931–1945 |
Rank | SS-Standartenführer |
Commands held | Majdanek concentration camp |
Awards | Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914
Honor Cross of World War 1914/1918 SA-Sports Badge in BronzeNSDAP Party Badge |
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