Erwin Bohlken
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Erwin Bohlken | |
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Born | Osternburg |
9 July 1919
Died | 6 November 1954 Prisser |
(aged 35)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer Bundesgrenzschutz |
Years of service | 1938–45 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel (Wehrmacht) Oberfeldwebel (Bundesgrenzschutz) |
Unit | Panzer-Regiment 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erwin Bohlken (9 July 1919 – 6 November 1954) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht 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. After the war Erwin Bohlken joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards).
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge
- in Black (6 May 1942)
- in Silver (9 May 1944)
- in Gold (16 February 1945)
- Panzer Badge
- in Silver (26 June 1940)
- II Class (8 January 1944)
- III Class (12 January 1945)
- Anti-Partisan Guerrilla Warfare Badge
- in Bronze (30 March 1944)
- Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (1 June 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1945 as Feldwebel and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 1./Panzer-Regiment 1[2][3]
References
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wegmann 2004, p. 151.
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 138.
- ↑ Scherzer 2007, p. 232.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1919 births
- 1954 deaths
- People from Oldenburg
- People from Oldenburg (state)
- German military personnel of World War II
- Panzer commanders
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross