Bernhard Klosterkemper

Born17 April 1897

Coesfeld, German Empire

Died19 July 1962(1962-07-19) (aged 65)

Bremen, West Germany

Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany

BranchArmy

Bernhard Klosterkemper
Born	17 April 1897 Coesfeld, German Empire
Died	19 July 1962(1962-07-19) (aged 65) Bremen, West Germany
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Service years	1916–1945
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	91. Luftlande-Infanterie-Division 243. Infanterie-Division 180. Infanterie-Division
Conflicts	World War I World War II Battle of France Battles of Rzhev Operation Overlord American airborne landings in Normandy Battle of Cherbourg Operation Market Garden Operation Veritable Ruhr Pocket
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Bernhard Klosterkemper (17 April 1897 – 19 July 1962) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Klosterkemper surrendered to Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947.