About Wilhelm Heun
Lived 1895 – 1986 (aged 91). Wilhelm Heun was an American military personnel.
Wilhelm Heun (23 May 1895 – 21 September 1986) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 83. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilhelm Heun?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1895–1986)
When was Wilhelm Heun born?
Wilhelm Heun was born on 23 May 1895 in Herborn.
When did Wilhelm Heun die?
Wilhelm Heun died on 21 September 1986 in Göttingen.
What was Wilhelm Heun's occupation?
Wilhelm Heun was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilhelm Heun?
Wilhelm Heun was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilhelm Heun. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-heun/
MLA: "Wilhelm Heun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilhelm-heun/.
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