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Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

1897 – 1945

German general

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About Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

Lived 1897 – 1945 (aged 48). Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen was a German military personnel.

__NOTOC__Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen (12 April 1897 – 9 May 1945) was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket.

Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 October 1915) & 1st Class (6 October 1917) Wound Badge (1914) in Black (27 September 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) & 1st Class (30 September 1939) Panzer Badge in Bronze (1 November 1940) German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Schützen-Regiment 28 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 12. Panzer-Division

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Important facts

Born

12 April 1897, Arnstein

Birth century

19th century

Died

9 May 1945, Grobiņa

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Germany

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen?

German general (1897–1945)

When was Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen born?

Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen was born on 12 April 1897 in Arnstein.

When did Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen die?

Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen died on 9 May 1945 in Grobiņa.

What was Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen's occupation?

Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen was a military personnel.

What nationality was Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen?

Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

· Wikidata: Q2618276

· DBpedia: Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

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