Heinrich Meyer-Buerdorf (13 December 1888 – 1 May 1971) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 131st Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Heinrich Meyer-Buerdorf | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1888 |
| Died | 1 May 1971 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1908–45 |
| Rank | General of the Artillery |
| Commands held | 131st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards edit
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 November 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 131. Infanterie-Division[1]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 254.
Bibliography edit
- 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.
