Botho von Frantzius

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Botho von Frantzius
Born 9 August 1898
Sawdin, West Prussia
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Nevel, Russia
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1916–42
Rank Generalmajor (Posthumously)
Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 504
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Botho von Frantzius (9 August 1898 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Botho von Frantzius was killed on 10 December 1942 near Nevel, during the Battle for Velikiye Luki. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 155.

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