Ain-Ervin Mere
Ain Mere (from birth to Estification Ervin Martson; 22 February 1903 – 5 April 1969) was an Estonian military officer in World War II. During the German occupation of Estonia, he served in the German-controlled Estonian Security Police and SD.
Ain Mere | |
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| Born | 22 February 1903 Vändra, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 5 April 1969 (aged 66) Leicester, England |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Conviction(s) | Treason War crimes |
| Criminal penalty | Death (in absentia) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Estonia Soviet Union Nazi Germany |
| Years of service | 1918–1940 Estonian Army 1940-1941 NKVD 1941–1943 Omakaitse Estonian Security Police and SD 1943–1945 Waffen-SS |
| Rank | SS-Obersturmbannführer |
| Unit | 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS |
| Battles/wars | Estonian War of Independence Eastern Front |
| Awards | Order of the Cross of the Eagle Iron Cross 1st Class |
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