About Wilhelm Behrens
Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 79). Wilhelm Behrens was a German military personnel.
Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944; in 1946 he was arrested by Soviet authorities and interned until 1949.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 9 December 1941 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 106 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 106
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Who was Wilhelm Behrens?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1888-1968)
When was Wilhelm Behrens born?
Wilhelm Behrens was born on 23 August 1888 in Berlin.
When did Wilhelm Behrens die?
Wilhelm Behrens died on 15 August 1968 in Lotte.
What was Wilhelm Behrens's occupation?
Wilhelm Behrens was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilhelm Behrens?
Wilhelm Behrens was German.
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