Arnold Burmeister Military person

Arnold Hans Albert Burmeister (28 February 1899 – 2 July 1988) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 25. Panzergrenadier Division. 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. Arnold Burmeister was captured by British troops in May 1945, and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 28, 1899
Birth place	Germany , Nordborg
Date of death	July 02, 1988
Place of death	Germany , Stühlingen

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Operation Nordwind World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Halbe Battle of the Seelow Heights Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine Vistula–Oder Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	25. Panzergrenadier Division
service start	1916
service end	1945