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  • Heinrich Baron von Behr
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  • Heinrich Alexander Ferdinand Baron von Behr (26 June 1902 – 14 August 1983) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II and later a Generalmajor in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinrich Baron von Behr was captured by British troops in April 1945 and was held until 1947. He later joined the Bundeswehr and served until 1962.
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serviceyears
  • 1919
  • 1956
Birth Date
  • 1902-06-26
Commands
  • 5
  • 90
Branch
death place
  • Bonn
Name
  • Heinrich Alexander Ferdinand Baron von Behr
Birth Place
Title
  • Commander of 5. Panzer-Division
  • Commander of 90. Panzer-Grenadier-Division
Awards
Rank
Allegiance
  • Nazi Germany
  • Weimar Republic
Battles
Before
  • None
  • Generalleutnant Gerhard von Schwerin
Years
  • --04-01
  • --10-01
After
  • None
  • Generalmajor Günther Pape
abstract
  • Heinrich Alexander Ferdinand Baron von Behr (26 June 1902 – 14 August 1983) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II and later a Generalmajor in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinrich Baron von Behr was captured by British troops in April 1945 and was held until 1947. He later joined the Bundeswehr and served until 1962.