Wolf-Günther Trierenberg
Wolf-Günther Trierenberg (18 June 1891 – 25 July 1981) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. In February–March 1945 he commanded the 347th Infantry Division in the defense of Saarbrücken.[1]
Wolf-Günther Trierenberg | |
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| Born | 18 July 1891 |
| Died | 25 July 1981 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 167th Infantry Division 347th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 167th Infantry Division [2]
References
Citations
- After the Battle Magazine, Issue 170, November 2015, page 36
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 346.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. 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.
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