Wilhelm Bohnstedt
| Wilhelm Bohnstedt | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 October 1888 Schmarsow, Germany |
| Died |
11 August 1947 (aged 58) Hamelin, Germany |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1909–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 32. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Bohnstedt (5 October 1888 – 11 August 1947) was a German general who commanded the 32. Infanterie-Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wilhelm Bohnstedt was captured in 1945 and was held until 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class (14 October 1914)
- 1st Class (1 August 1916)
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black (12 June 1918)
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
- 1st Class (2 October 1939)
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 October 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 32. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 118.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 – Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Franz Böhme |
Commander of 32. Infanterie-Division 15 June 1940 – 1 March 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Karl Hernekamp |
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