Bodo Zimmermann

Bodo Zimmermann was a German general during the Second World War. He also was one of the few recipients of both German crosses .

Bodo Zimmermann was born in Metz on November 1886. He began his cadet training in 1906, with the rank of Fhnrich. He immediately joined the Royal Army of Prussia. Zimmermann served in the 145th Infantry Regiment of the King belonging to the 34th InfantrieDivision, stationed in Metz since 1890. In this regiment, he was promoted Leutnant in 1907. From 1907 to 1914 he served in the 145th Infantry Regiment as an officer of the King company with the rank of Oberleutnant . In 1915, shortly after the start of the First World War, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. During the war he received the Iron Cross for his exemplary actions. Zimmermann was promoted to Major in 1920 shortly before leaving Army.

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