Hans Boelsen

'''Dr. jur. Dr. rer. pol. Hans Boelsen''' (6 March 1894 – 24 October 1960) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Hans Boelsen was captured in March 1945 by the Western Allies and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (11 April 1915)
 * 1st Class (18 August 1917)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black (6 June 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (8 February 1935)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (28 June 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver (10 September 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (18 October 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (18 August 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (17 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1943 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 111