Georg Böhnk
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Georg Böhnk
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Born | Flensburg |
18 February 1919
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Dortmund |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1938–45 |
Rank | Oberleutnant |
Commands held | II./Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment "Großdeutschland" |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Georg Böhnk (18 February 1919 – 11 May 1972) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (17 May 1940)
- 1st Class (29 August 1941)
- Wound Badge
- in Black (17 May 1940)
- in Silver (20 May 1942)
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge (13 August 1941)
- Eastern Front Medal (25 August 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Oberleutnant and commander of II./Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 117.
Bibliography
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