Herbert von Böckmann

Herbert von Böckmann (24 July 1886 – 3 March 1974) was a German general who commanded the L Armeekorps 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. Herbert von Böckmann was discharged from the armed forces 31 March 1943 because of his age.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg)
 * Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with War Decoration (Austria-Hungary)
 * Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Memel Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (4 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 December 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 11. Infanterie Division
 * Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1942)