Wilhelm von Lengerke

Military Person

1894 – 1942

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Who was Wilhelm von Lengerke?

Wilhelm von Lengerke was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wilhelm von Lengerke was killed 26 August 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

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Born
Jun 17, 1894
Greifswald
Died
Aug 26, 1942
Volgograd

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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