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  • Botho von Frantzius
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  • Botho von Frantzius (9 August 1898 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Botho von Frantzius was killed on 10 December 1942 near Nevel, during the Battle for Velikiye Luki. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.
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serviceyears
  • 1916
Birth Date
  • 1898-08-09
Commands
  • Grenadier-Regiment 504
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Name
  • Botho von Frantzius
Birth Place
  • Sawdin, West Prussia
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Battles
  • World War I
  • World War II *Invasion of Poland *Battle of Belgium *Battle of France *Operation Barbarossa *Siege of Leningrad *Battle for Velikiye Luki
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  • Botho von Frantzius (9 August 1898 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Botho von Frantzius was killed on 10 December 1942 near Nevel, during the Battle for Velikiye Luki. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.