Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen

Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen (12 April 1897 – 9 May 1945) was a German general who commanded the 12th Panzer Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Bodenhausen committed suicide on 9 May 1945 in the Courland Pocket.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 October 1915) & 1st Class (6 October 1917)
 * Wound Badge (1914) in Black (27 September 1918)
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) & 1st Class (30 September 1939)
 * Panzer Badge in Bronze (1 November 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Schützen-Regiment 28
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 12. Panzer-Division