Wilhelm von Salisch
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Wilhelm von Salisch
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Born | Chorin, Germany |
5 November 1913
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Balga, East Prussia |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 |
Rank | Oberst |
Commands held | Jäger-Regiment 49 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wilhelm von Salisch (5 November 1913 – 18 March 1945) 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.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge
- in Black (?)
- in Silver (?)
- in Gold (?)
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 26 December 1941 as Oberleutnant in the 10./Infanterie-Regiment 232[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (22 September 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht reference
The daily Wehrmachtbericht (Wehrmacht propaganda report) noted the following:
Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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22 September 1944 | Am unteren Narew haben sich das Jägerregiment 49 unter Führung von Oberstleutnant von Salisch, und die Sturmgeschützbrigade 259 unter Führung von Major Tolckmitt in Angriff und Abwehr hervorragend geschlagen.[5] | At the lower Narew, the 49th Infantry Regiment under the command of Lieutenant Colonel von Salisch, and the 259th Assault Gun Brigade under the leadership of Major Tolckmitt have fought magnificently in attack and defense. |
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