Johannes Boje
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Johannes Boje
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| Born | 23 June 1901 Niebüll |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Kabanowka |
| Allegiance |  German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to ?) Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1918–? 1935–44 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands held | Grenadier-Regiment 37 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police Officer |
Johannes Boje (23 June 1901 – 26 June 1944) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Johannes Boje was killed 26 June 1944 during Operation Bagration.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (25 November 1939)
- 1st Class (21 June 1940)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (27 August 1943)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 January 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 37[2]
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 6th Infantry Division
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1Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 84 (8th Infantry Division). 2Oak Leaves with the 253rd Infanterie-Division. 3 Swords with the 3rd Kavallerie-Brigade.
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