Bernhard Klosterkemper

Bernhard Klosterkemper (17 April 1897 – 19 July 1962) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Bernhard Klosterkemper was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 July 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 920