Hellmuth Böhlke

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Otto Hellmuth Böhlke
Born (1893-02-07)7 February 1893
Lubahn, Province of West Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire now Lubań, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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Bad Mergentheim, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1920)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–20
1935–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 334. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Other work Police officer

Otto Hellmuth Böhlke (7 February 1893 – 8 April 1956) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 334. Infanterie-Division. 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. Hellmuth Böhlke was captured by British troops in April 1945 and held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht references

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
29 June 1944 Bei den schweren Abwehrkämpfen in diesem Abschnitt haben sich die 1. Fallschirmjägerdivision unter Generalleutnant Heidrich und die 334. Infanteriedivision unter Generalmajor Böhlke durch besondere Tapferkeit und Standhaftigkeit ausgezeichnet.[5] In the heavy defensive battles in this sector have the 1st Parachute Division under Lieutenant-General Heidrich and the 334th Infantry Division under Major General Böhlke distinguished themselves by showing bravery and steadfastness.
24 September 1944 Bei den schweren Kämpfen nördlich Florenz hat sich die aus Soldaten aller Gaue des Reiches zusammengesetzte 334. Infanteriedivision in Abwehr und Gegenangriff unter Führung von von Generalleutnant Böhlke hervorragend bewährt.[6] In the heavy fighting north of Florence, has the 334 Infantry Division, composed of soldiers from all provinces of the empire, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Bohlke proved to be excellent in defense and counter-attack.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 59.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 49.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 117.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 80.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 142.
  6. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 258.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Walter Scheller
Commander of 334. Infanterie-Division
27 November 1943 – 16 April 1945
Succeeded by
None