Ludwig Runzheimer
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Ludwig Runzheimer (28 July 1912 – 6 July 1946) was a German SS-Oberscharführer in the Gestapo during World War II. During the last months of the war he held a central position at the Espeland detention camp in occupied Norway, where he became notorious for sadistic behaviour and torture of prisoners.[1][2][3][4]
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Ludwig Runzheimer | |
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Born | 28 July 1912 |
Died | 6 July 1946 (age 33) |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Schutzstaffel |
Years of service | 1938-1945 |
Rank | SS-Oberscharführer |
Unit | Gestapo Division IV A |
Commands held | Senior Guard, Espeland detention camp |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Following the liberation of Norway, he was arrested and sentenced to death for war crimes. He was executed by the Norwegian state on 6 July 1946.[1]