Wilhelm Cirener
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Wilhelm Cirener
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| Born | 19 March 1913 Dinslaken |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. near Tobruk, Libya |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Pionier-Bataillon 33 Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 3 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Cirener (19 March 1913 – 1 May 1941) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 Cirener was killed in action on 1 May 1941 near Tobruk, Libya during the Siege of Tobruk
Awards and decorations
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (31 October 1938)
- West Wall Medal (20 March 1940)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- General Assault Badge (29 September 1940)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 July 1940 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 3./Pionier-Bataillon 33[2]
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