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Helmuth Beukemann

Helmuth Beukemann
Born 9 May 1894
Hamburg
Died 13 July 1981(1981-07-13) (aged 87)
Hamburg
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Unit 164th Infantry Division
Commands held 75th Infantry Division
Battles/wars

World War I


World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

World War I

World War II

Wilhelm Berthold Helmuth Beukemann (9 May 1894 – 13 July 1981) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Helmuth Beukemann was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1947.


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