Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis

Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a General der Infanterie who commanded the XXXVIII. corps during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis committed suicide on 27 August 1942.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (4 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 15. Infanterie Division