Alfred von Böckmann occupation military personnel
Alfred Hans Emil Friedrich von Böckmann was a German general in World War I. He commanded several corps throughout the war and commanded the Guard Corps during the Fifth Battle of Ypres.Early Military Career
Alfred von Böckmann was born on 22 September 1859 in Potsdam. After joining the Imperial German Army], Böckmann reached the rank of lieutenant in 1880 and in April 1907, he became chief of staff of the XIV Corps located in Karlsruhe. In March 1911, Böckmann was given command of a regiment stationed in Schwerin and in November 1912, he became the commander of the 75th Infantry Brigade on 8 February 1914, which was based in Allenstein.
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