Helmut Dörner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Helmut Dörner

SS officer

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1909

Place of Birth: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 11-Feb-1945

Profession: military officer

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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.