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Wilhelm Knauth

1916 – 1945

German panzer officer and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Wilhelm Knauth

Lived 1916 – 1945 (aged 29).

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Important facts

Born

29 January 1916, Netphen

Birth century

20th century

Died

25 April 1945, Halbe

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wilhelm Knauth's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm Knauth?

German panzer officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1916-1945)

When was Wilhelm Knauth born?

Wilhelm Knauth was born on 29 January 1916 in Netphen.

When did Wilhelm Knauth die?

Wilhelm Knauth died on 25 April 1945 in Halbe.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Knauth

· Wikidata: Q15995752

· DBpedia: Wilhelm Knauth

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