Wilhelm Philipps

'''Dipl.-Ing. Wilhelm Philipps''' (29 July 1894 – 13 February 1971) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht 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. Wilhelm Philipps was captured in May 1945 and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (20 October 1939)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (30 December 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 3. Panzer-Division