Gerhard Behnke
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Gerhard Behnke
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Born | 23 December 1910 Danzig, German Empire |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Cologne, West Germany |
Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1928–45 1956–62 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 203 Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 322 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Gerhard Wilhelm Behnke (23 December 1910 – 9 May 1962) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Behnke was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released within the year. He later joined the Bundeswehr and served until his death in 1962.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- General Assault Badge (11 October 1941)[2]
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (15 October 1944)[2]
- Eastern Front Medal (5 September 1942)[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (27 August 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht reference
Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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27 August 1944 (addendum) | In der Abwehrschlacht nordwestlich von Baranow hat sich eine Kampfgruppe von Sturmgeschützen und Pionieren unter Führung von Major Behnke durch unerschütterliche Standhaftigkeit ausgezeichnet.[5] | In the defensive battle northwest of Baranov a battle group of assault guns and pioneers led by Major Behnke distinguished themselves by showing unwavering perseverance. |
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) battalions and brigades
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