Hans Boelsen
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
About Hans Boelsen
Lived 1894 – 1960 (aged 66). Hans Boelsen was a German military personnel, syndic, lieutenant general and jurist.
Hans Boelsen (6 March 1894 – 24 October 1960) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. During his time in command of the 114th Jäger Division, the unit was complicit in two massacres in Italy, in the towns of Filetto di Camarda and Gubbio. Boelsen was never prosecuted for these crimes.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 17 November 1941 as Oberstleutnant in Kradschützen-Bataillon 160 (motorized) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1943 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 111
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Who was Hans Boelsen?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1894–1960)
When was Hans Boelsen born?
Hans Boelsen was born on 6 March 1894 in Emden.
When did Hans Boelsen die?
Hans Boelsen died on 24 October 1960 in Frankfurt.
What was Hans Boelsen's occupation?
Hans Boelsen was a military personnel, syndic, lieutenant general and jurist.
What nationality was Hans Boelsen?
Hans Boelsen was German.
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