Lothar von Bischoffshausen Military person

Lothar William Mordian Freiherr von Bischoffshausen (20 February 1897 – 18 February 1970) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. He was the fourth child of Heino Freiherr von Bischoffshausen and Helene born Freiin von Eickstedt. He married to Margarete Luise von Poseck in 1928.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 20, 1897
Birth place	Germany , Witzenhausen
Date of death	February 18, 1970
Place of death	Germany , Kassel

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Battle of Kursk World War II Operation Mars Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2
service start	1914
service end	1945