Hans Reichsfreiherr von Boineburg-Lengsfeld

Wilhelm Georg Gustav Botho Rudolf Hans Reichsfreiherr von Boineburg-Lengsfeld (9 June 1889 – 20 November 1980) was a German general who commanded several panzer divisions 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. Hans Reichsfreiherr von Boineburg-Lengsfeld was captured in May 1945 and was held until 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (20 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (1 October 1917)
 * Knight's Cross Second Class with Swords of the Albert Order
 * Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the White Falcon with swords
 * Wilhelm Ernst War Cross
 * Cross of Honor (20 December 1934)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 October 1939)
 * Panzer Badge in Bronze (17 July 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 July 1940 as Oberst and commander of the 4. Schützen-Brigade