Herbert von Böckmann (24 July 1886 – 3 March 1974) was a German general during World War II who commanded the L Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Böckmann was discharged from the armed forces 31 March 1943 because of his age.
Herbert von Böckmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1886 |
| Died | 10 March 1974 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service | Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands | 11. Infanterie-Division L. Armeekorps |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
edit- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 December 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 11. Infanterie Division [1]
References
editCitations
edit- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 116.
Bibliography
edit- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
