Henning Schönfeld
Henning Schönfeld (19 May 1894 – 11 March 1958) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 2nd Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Henning Schönfeld | |
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| Born | 19 May 1894 |
| Died | 11 March 1958 (aged 63) |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1912–18 1934–44 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 2nd Panzer Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 August 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20 [1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 314.
Bibliography
- 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 | ||
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| Preceded by Oberst Eberhard von Nostitz |
Commander of 2. Panzer-Division 5 September 1944 – 14 December 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Meinrad von Lauchert |
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