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Heinz Reinefarth

German SS general (1903-1979)

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Heinrich "Heinz" Friedrich Reinefarth was a German SS commander during World War II and government official in West Germany after the war. During the Warsaw Uprising of August 1944 his troops committed numerous atrocities. After the war, Reinefarth became the mayor of the town of Westerland, on the isle of Sylt, and member of the Schleswig-Holstein Landtag. Polish demands for extradition were never accepted, and Reinefarth was never convicted of any war crime.

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Born
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Place of birth
Gniezno wd
Died
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Place of death
Westerland wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
judge, politician, jurist, notary, lawyer, military personnel wd
Political party
Nazi Party (since 1 August 1932), All-German Bloc/League of Expellees and Deprived of Rights wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor
  • member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein

Awards wd

  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Questions

When was Heinz Reinefarth born?
Heinz Reinefarth was born on 26 December 1903 in Gniezno.
What positions has Heinz Reinefarth held?
Positions held by Heinz Reinefarth include: mayor; member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Heinz Reinefarth · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q682813 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Heinz Reinefarth.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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