Arnold Burmeister

Arnold Hans Albert Burmeister (28 February 1899 – 2 July 1988) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 25. Panzergrenadier Division. 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. Arnold Burmeister was captured by British troops in May 1945, and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1919)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (14 October 1939)
 * Panzer Badge (18 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (4 November 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (9 April 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 25. Panzergrenadier-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (24 December 1944)