Hellmuth Böhlke Military person
Otto Hellmuth Böhlke (7 February 1893 – 8 April 1956) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 334. Infanterie-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hellmuth Böhlke was captured by British troops in April 1945 and held until 1947.
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allegiance | Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) |
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military command | 334. Infanterie-Division |
service start | 1914 |
service end | 1914 |