Gerhard Flesch
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Gerhard Friedrich Ernst Flesch (8 October 1909 – 28 February 1948) was a German SS functionary during the Nazi era. After World War II, he was tried, found guilty and executed for his crimes, specifically the torture and murder of members of the Norwegian resistance movement.[1]
Quick Facts Obersturmbannführer, Born ...
Gerhard Friedrich Ernst Flesch | |
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Born | (1909-10-18)18 October 1909 |
Died | 28 February 1948(1948-02-28) (aged 38) |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Details | |
Victims | 340+ |
Span of crimes | 1939 – March 1945 |
Country | Poland and Norway |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA) |
Years of service | 1936–1945 |
Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
Commands held | Einsatzkommando 2/VI |
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