Friedrich Herrlein

Friedrich Herrlein (27 April 1889 – 28 July 1974) was a German general (General der Infanterie) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross,awarded by Nazi Germany. Herrlein surrendered to British troops in 1945 and was interned until 1948.

Friedrich Herrlein
Born	27 April 1889
Died	28 July 1974(1974-07-28) (aged 84)
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Rank	General der Infanterie
Commands	71. Infanterie-Division 18. Infanterie-Division LV. Armeekorps
Battles / wars	---- World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Eckner's reception in Lübeck in 1925. Top row far right

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 18. Infanterie-Division ^[1]