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Wilhelm Wegener (29 April 1895 – 24 September 1944) 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. He was killed in action by the Soviet air attack aircraft on 24 September 1944. His demise was announced by Berlin radio on 26 September 1944, stating that he “met a hero’s death” on the Eastern Front.Associated Press, “Nazi General Killed”, The San Bernardino Daily Sun, San Bernardino, California, Wednesday 27 September 1944, Volume 51, page 1.
Awards
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (29 May 1940)Thomas 1998, p. 420. Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight's Cross on 27 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94Scherzer 2007, p. 771. 66th Oak Leaves on 19 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94 97th Swords on 17 September 1944 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the L. Armeekorps
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