Walter Boenicke | |
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Born | 15 December 1895 Radisleben |
Died | 21 April 1947 Munster, Lower Saxony, Germany | (aged 51)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Prussian Army Reichsheer Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | General der Flieger |
Commands held | 3. Flieger-Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Boenicke (15 December 1895 – 21 April 1947) was a German general (General der Flieger) in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 3. Flieger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Boenicke surrendered to the British troops in May 1945 and committed suicide on 21 April 1947.