Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock

Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock (6 May 1897 – 11 March 1978) was a German Waffen-SS commander during World War II who led three SS divisions, the SS Division Hohenstaufen, 4th SS Polizei Division, Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian). He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock
Born(1897-05-06)6 May 1897
Died11 March 1978(1978-03-11) (aged 80)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen-SS
Years of service1915–45
RankOberführer
Commands heldSS Division Hohenstaufen, 4th SS Polizei Division, Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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