Walter von Boltenstern Military person

Walter von Boltenstern (26 November 1889 – 19 January 1952) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Walter von Boltenstern was discharged from active service in 1945, later that year he was taken by the Red Army. He died in Soviet captivity at the Woikowo prison camp in 1952.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 26, 1889
Birth place	Poland , Wrocław
Date of death	January 19, 1952
Place of death	Russia , Woikowo

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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 Invasion of Poland Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	179. Reserve-Panzer-Division 29. Infanterie-Division Infanterie-Regiment 71
service start	1910
service end	1945