Kurt Böhmer | |
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Born | 31 December 1892 |
Died | 1 October 1944 near Ventspils, Latvia | (aged 51)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine |
Years of service | 1914–44 |
Rank | Konteradmiral |
Unit |
U-17 and
U-22 Hessen cruiser Admiral Scheer |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Kurt Böhmer (31 December 1892 – 1 October 1944) was an officer in the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany who commanded the 9th Security Division from 17 June 1944. He was shot and killed on a hunting trip together with three foresters at Ventspils in Latvia by partisans on 1 October 1944. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.