Wilhelm Cappel

Karl August Wilhelm Cappel (8 October 1906 – 18 July 1944) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 Cappel was killed on 18 July 1944.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (12 August 1940)
 * Kingdom of Yugoslavia Order of St. Sava 4th Class (4 September 1939)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (13 September 1944)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (16 February 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 31 January 1942 as Hauptmann in the III./Infanterie-Regiment 424
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 424