__NOTOC__ Edgar Röhricht (16 June 1892 – 11 February 1967) was a German general during

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who commanded the LIX. corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Röhricht was surrendered to the Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 May 1944 as ''

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'' and commander of 95. Infanterie-Division Fellgiebel 2000, p. 294.

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