Herbert von Böckmann (24 July 1886 – 3 March 1974) was a German general during World War II who commanded the L Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Böckmann was discharged from the armed forces 31 March 1943 because of his age.

Herbert von Böckmann
Born24 July 1886
Died10 March 1974(1974-03-10) (aged 87)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
RankGeneral of the Infantry
Commands held11. Infanterie-Division
L. Armeekorps
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Citations edit

  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 116.

Bibliography edit

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Max Bock
Commander of 11. Infanterie-Division
23 October 1939 – 26 January 1942
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Siegfried Thomaschki
Preceded by
General der Kavallerie Philipp Kleffel
Commander of L. Armeekorps
3 March 1942 – 20 July 1942
Succeeded by
General der Kavallerie Philipp Kleffel