Georg Böhnk

Georg Böhnk (18 February 1919 – 11 May 1972) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (29 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (17 May 1940)
 * in Silver (20 May 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge (13 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (25 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Oberleutnant and commander of II./Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"