Hans Boeckh-Behrens
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
About Hans Boeckh-Behrens
Lived 1898 – 1955 (aged 56). Hans Boeckh-Behrens was a German military personnel and military officer.
Hans Boeckh-Behrens (27 November 1898 – 13 February 1955) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Boeckh-Behrens surrendered to Soviet forces in May 1945 and died in captivity on 13 February 1955.
Awards and decorations
Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (11 May 1915) and 1st Class (19 April 1916) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 September 1939) and 1st Class (1 October 1939) German Cross in Gold on 30 January 1943 as Oberst im Generalstab in the AOK 16 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 32. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Hans Boeckh-Behrens?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1898–1955)
When was Hans Boeckh-Behrens born?
Hans Boeckh-Behrens was born on 27 November 1898 in Wernigerode.
When did Hans Boeckh-Behrens die?
Hans Boeckh-Behrens died on 13 February 1955 in prisoner-of-war camp.
What was Hans Boeckh-Behrens's occupation?
Hans Boeckh-Behrens was a military personnel and military officer.
What nationality was Hans Boeckh-Behrens?
Hans Boeckh-Behrens was German.
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