About Gustav Wilke
Lived 1898 – 1977 (aged 79). Gustav Wilke was a military personnel.
Gustav Wilke (6 March 1898 – 14 March 1977) was a German paratroop general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 May 1940 as Oberstleutnant and Gruppenkommandeur of Kampfgruppe z.b.V. 11
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Who was Gustav Wilke?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1898-1977)
When was Gustav Wilke born?
Gustav Wilke was born on 6 March 1898 in Iława.
When did Gustav Wilke die?
Gustav Wilke died on 14 March 1977 in Oberstdorf.
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Gustav Wilke was a military personnel.
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