About Wilhelm von Lengerke
Lived 1894 – 1942 (aged 48). Wilhelm von Lengerke was a military personnel.
Wilhelm von Lengerke (17 June 1894 – 26 August 1942) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Lengerke was killed 26 August 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor. He is now buried in Lüneburg, Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 August 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of 1./Reiter-Regiment 1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilhelm von Lengerke?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1942)
When was Wilhelm von Lengerke born?
Wilhelm von Lengerke was born on 17 June 1894 in Greifswald.
When did Wilhelm von Lengerke die?
Wilhelm von Lengerke died on 26 August 1942 in Volgograd.
What was Wilhelm von Lengerke's occupation?
Wilhelm von Lengerke was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilhelm von Lengerke?
Wilhelm von Lengerke's recorded nationality: German Reich, Nazi Germany.
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