Walter von Boltenstern

Walter von Boltenstern (26 November 1889 – 19 January 1952) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Boltenstern was discharged from active service in 1945, later that year he was taken prisoner by the Soviet Red Army. He died in Soviet captivity at the Voikovo prison camp in 1952.

Grave in Cherntsy

Walter von Boltenstern
Born	(1889-11-26)26 November 1889 Breslau
Died	19 January 1952(1952-01-19) (aged 62) Voikovo prison camp, Soviet Union
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1910–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	29th Infantry Division 179th Reserve Panzer Division
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 29.Infanterie-Division ^[1]