Walter Boenicke
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Born15 December 1895
Died21 April 1947 (aged 51)
Munster, Lower Saxony, Germany
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi GermanyBranchPrussian Army
Reichsheer
Luftwaffe
Reichsheer
Luftwaffe
Walter Boenicke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1895 |
| Died | 21 April 1947 (aged 51) Munster, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Prussian Army Reichsheer Luftwaffe |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | General der Flieger |
| Commands | 3. Flieger-Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Boenicke (15 December 1895 – 21 April 1947) was a German general (General der Flieger) in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 3. Flieger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Boenicke surrendered to the British troops in May 1945 and committed suicide on 21 April 1947.
