Wilhelm Bohnstedt Military person

Wilhelm Bohnstedt (5 October 1888 – 11 August 1947) was a German general who commanded the 32. Infanterie-Division 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. Wilhelm Bohnstedt was captured in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 05, 1888
Birth place	German Empire , Smardzewo West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Date of death	August 11, 1947
Place of death	Germany , Hamelin

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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 Siege of Leningrad Demyansk Pocket World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army
military command	32. Infanterie-Division
service start	1909
service end	1945