Wolfgang von Bostell
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Wolfgang von Bostell
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| Born | 25 February 1917 Heiningen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hamburg |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Panzerjäger-Abteilung 205 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wolfgang Hans Heiner Paul von Bostell (25 February 1917 – 10 May 1991) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wolfgang von Bostell was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1953.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- General Assault Badge (9 August 1944)[2]
- Panzer Badge
- in Silver (2nd Grade) (5 April 1945)[2]
- Eastern Front Medal (29 July 1942)[2]
- Demyansk Shield (30 June 1944)[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 14 August 1944
Wehrmachtbericht reference
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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| 14 August 1944 (addendum) | Leutnant von Bostell in einer Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung hat sich bei der Bekämpfung feindlicher Panzer im Raum von Kodohn besonders ausgezeichnet.[6] | Lieutenant von Bostell in an assault gun department has particularly excelled himself in fighting enemy tanks in the area of Kodohn. |
Notes
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 23rd Infantry Division
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1Knight's Cross with the Grenadier-Regiment 479 (258th Infantry Division). 2Oak Leaves with the Panzerjäger-Abteilung 205 (205th Infantry Division).
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 205th Infantry Division
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1 Knight's Cross with Panzerjäger-Sturmgeschütz-Kompanie 1023 (Panzerjäger-Abteilung 23 in the 23rd Infantry Division)
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1997, p. 69.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Thomas & Wegmann 1985, p. 45.
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 120.
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 85.
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, pp. 102–111.
- ↑ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945 Band 3, p. 202.
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