Service in World War II
Von Boenigk served as commandant of the airports in the area of Breslau, beginning 30 December 1939. He attained the rank of Generalmajor on 1 February 1941. He retired from the Luftwaffe on 31 May 1943. He was captured by the invading Russians on 13 November 1945, and was imprisoned until his death in captivity on 30 January 1946.
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