Horst von Mellenthin
Horst von Mellenthin | |
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| Born | 31 July 1898 |
| Died | 8 January 1977 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1915–1945 |
| Rank | General der Artillerie |
| Commands | 23rd Infantry Division 93rd Infantry Division 205th Infantry Division XVI Army Corps XXXVIII Army Corps XI Army Corps VIII Army Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
| Relations | Friedrich von Mellenthin (brother) |
Horst von Mellenthin (31 July 1898 – 8 January 1977) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Mellenthin surrendered to the Americans at the end of war, and was interned until 1948. After his release, he joined the Gehlen Organization.