Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen
German general (1897–1945)
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Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen (12 April 1897 – 9 May 1945) was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket.
Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 April 1897 |
| Died | 9 May 1945 (aged 48) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 12th Panzer Division L Army Corps |
Conflicts | Courland Pocket |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 October 1915) & 1st Class (6 October 1917)[1]
- Wound Badge (1914) in Black (27 September 1918)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) & 1st Class (30 September 1939)[1]
- Panzer Badge in Bronze (1 November 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Schützen-Regiment 28[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 12. Panzer-Division[3]
