Wolfgang Thomale


 * Not to be confused with Richard Thomalla, whose name is sometimes written as "Wolfgang Thomalla".

Wolfgang Thomale (25 February 1900 – 20 October 1978) 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. Wolfgang Thomale was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (27 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 February 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Regiment 27