Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen
Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket.
Awards
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Wound Badge in Black
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Panzer Badge in Bronze
- German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Schützen-Regiment 28
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 12. Panzer-Division