Kilian Weimer

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Kilian Weimer
Born 12 May 1904
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Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1936–45
Rank Oberst
Commands held Luftwaffen-Jäger-Regiment 25
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Other work Police officer

Kilian Weimer (12 May 1904 – 21 September 1979) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Kilian Weimer was captured by Soviet troops in March 1945 and was held until 1949.

Awards and decorations

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1998, p. 426.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 356.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 70.
  4. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 502.

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