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Jun 26, 1909 Munich, Bavaria, Germany Died on 11 Feb 1945 (aged 35)
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About Helmut Dörner
- Helmut Dörner (26 June 1909 in Mönchengladbach – 11 February 1945 in Budapest) was a German commander in the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II.
- He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
- During World War II, he was awarded both classes of the Iron Cross during the Battle of France.
- Dörner stayed with the Polizei division until late 1943, and was then transferred to Greece.
- When Karl Schümers (divisional commander) was killed, Dörner took over the command until the arrival of the new commander.
- In September 1944 the 4th SS Polizei Division was sent to Rumania and Hungary.
- During the siege of Budapest, he became the commander of a mixed battle group and died during a breakthrough attempt.
