Wilhelm Wegener
Military Person
1895 – 1944
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Who was Wilhelm Wegener?
Wilhelm Wegener was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
He was on his way to his headquarters when he was killed in action by Soviet ground attack aircraft on 24 September 1944.
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- Born
- Apr 29, 1895
Beeskow - Nationality
- Germany
- German Empire
- Nazi Germany
- Died
- Sep 24, 1944
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on July 23, 2013
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