Wilhelm Bohnstedt

Wilhelm Bohnstedt (5 October 1888 – 11 August 1947) was a German general who commanded the 32. Infanterie-Division 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. Wilhelm Bohnstedt was captured in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (14 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (1 August 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black (12 June 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 October 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 32. Infanterie-Division