Bernhard Klosterkemper Military person

Bernhard Klosterkemper (17 April 1897 – 19 July 1962) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Bernhard Klosterkemper was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 17, 1897
Birth place	Germany , Coesfeld
Date of death	July 19, 1962
Place of death	Germany , Bremen

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Veritable Operation Overlord Operation Market Garden World War II American airborne landings in Normandy Battle of France World War I Battle of Cherbourg Battles of Rzhev Ruhr Pocket
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	180. Infanterie-Division 243. Infanterie-Division 91. Luftlande-Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 180
service start	1916
service end	1945