Wilhelm Eggemann
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Wilhelm Eggemann | |
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Born | Achmer |
5 September 1908
Died | 27 August 1959 Bad Salzuflen |
(aged 50)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1927–45 |
Rank | Oberst |
Commands held | Grenadier-Regiment 209 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wilhelm Eggemann (5 September 1908 – 27 September 1959) 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- German Cross in Gold on 19 January 1942 as Oberleutnant in the 4./Infanterie-Regiment 94[2]
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 20 April 1943 as Major and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 94[3]
- 468th Oak Leaves on 4 May 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 209[4]
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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