The
240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V. was formed in
Bielefeld on 16 April 1942 for deployment in the
occupied Netherlands. The division's only commander was
Joseph Lehmann. Throughout its short lifespan, which lasted from 16 April 1942 to 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division oversaw the
82nd Infantry Division,
167th Infantry Division and
719th Infantry Division. On 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division, which had already effectively been a corps command, was formally upgraded and redesignated LXXXVIII Army Corps (Wehrmacht)|LXXXVIII [88th] Army Corps. == Noteworthy individuals ==