About Wilhelm Oxenius
Lived 1912 – 1979 (aged 66). Wilhelm Oxenius was a German military personnel and soldier.
Major Wilhelm Oxenius (9 September 1912 – 13 August 1979) was a German Wehrmacht officer during World War II.
Oxenius served as an aide to Colonel General Alfred Jodl during World War II as a staff officer at the Operations Directorate of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. He was also an Operations Officer for Panzergruppe West in France in June 1944.
Oxenius is notable for being a member and translator of the delegation that signed the German unconditional surrender at Reims on 7 May 1945 with Colonel General Jodl and General Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg.
He was a prisoner of war from 10 May 1945 to 3 January 1948 and died aged 66.
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Who was Wilhelm Oxenius?
German military officer (1912-1979)
When was Wilhelm Oxenius born?
Wilhelm Oxenius was born on 9 September 1912 in Kassel.
When did Wilhelm Oxenius die?
Wilhelm Oxenius died on 13 August 1979 in West Germany.
What was Wilhelm Oxenius's occupation?
Wilhelm Oxenius was a military personnel and soldier.
What nationality was Wilhelm Oxenius?
Wilhelm Oxenius was German.
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