Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

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Erpo Kraft Bodo Ernst Gustav Wilke Freiherr von Bodenhausen
Born 12 April 1897
Schloß Arnstein
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Grobin, Generalbezirk Lettland, Reichskommissariat Ostland now Grobiņa, Grobiņa Municipality, Latvia
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 12. Panzer Division
L. Armeekorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Erpo Kraft Bodo Ernst Gustav Wilke Freiherr von Bodenhausen[Note 1] (12 April 1897 – 9 May 1945) was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Generalleutnant von Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket rather than surrender to Soviet forces.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht references

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
18 February 1944 ... In diesem Raum hat sich die pommersche 12. Panzerdivision unter Führung des Generalleutnants Freiherr von Bodenhausen besonders bewährt.[5] ... In this area has the Pomeranian 12th Armored Division under the leadership of Lieutenant General Freiherr von Bodenhausen proven itself exceptionally.
28 December 1944 (Addendum) In den harten Kämpfen der dritten Kurlandschlacht haben sich die norddeutsche 225. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Risse und die pommersche 12. Panzerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Freiherr von Bodenhausen durch hervorragende Standhaftigkeit ausgezeichnet.[6] In tough combat of the third Courland battle, the North German 225th Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant General Risse and the Pomeranian 12th Armored Division, led by Lieutenant General Freiherr von Bodenhausen, have shown outstanding steadfastness.

Notes

  1. ↑ Regarding personal names: Freiherr is a former title (translated as Baron). In Germany since 1919, it forms part of family names. The feminine forms are Freifrau and Freiin.
  2. ↑ According to Wegmann on 15 December 1943.[1]

References

Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Wegmann 2004, p. 135.
  2. ↑ Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 47.
  3. ↑ Scherzer 2007, p. 228.
  4. ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 136.
  5. ↑ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Volume 3, p. 38.
  6. ↑ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Volume 3, p. 383.

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Preceded by
Generalleutnant Walter Wessel
 Commander of 12. Panzer-Division
1 March 1943 – 28 May 1944		 Succeeded by
Generalmajor Gerhard Müller
Preceded by
Generalmajor Gerhard Müller
 Commander of 12. Panzer-Division
16 July 1944 – 12 April 1945		 Succeeded by
Oberst Horst von Usedom
Preceded by Commander of L. Armeekorps
12 April 1945 – 9 May 1945		 Succeeded by
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