Ernst Röhm, a military officer who served in Germany, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by government personnel on July 1st, 1934. He was 46 years of age. Röhm joined the German Army in 1904 and fought in World War I, eventually being promoted to the rank of Major. Subsequently, he joined the Nazi party and was instrumental in leading the SA (Sturmabteilung), a paramilitary organization initially charged with providing security for Nazi meetings and rallies. In 1933, he was appointed a General of the Nazi forces. Röhm was a controversial figure, and his downfall occurred during the 1934 Night of the Long Knives, when the government cracked down on those considered a threat to stability, including leaders and members of the SA. Röhm was arrested and eventually received a sentence of death by firing squad. He is survived by his wife, Henriette, and their son, Fritz.