About Kurt Böhmer
Lived 1892 – 1944 (aged 51). Kurt Böhmer was a military personnel.
Kurt Böhmer (31 December 1892 – 1 October 1944) was an officer in the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany who commanded the 9th Security Division from 17 June 1944. He was shot and killed on a hunting trip together with three foresters at Ventspils in Latvia by partisans on 1 October 1944. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (6 January 1916) Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 2nd Class (2 October 1936)
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Who was Kurt Böhmer?
German admiral
When was Kurt Böhmer born?
Kurt Böhmer was born on 31 December 1892 in Magdeburg.
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Kurt Böhmer died on 1 October 1944 in Ventspils.
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Kurt Böhmer was a military personnel.
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Kurt Böhmer's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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