Wilhelm von Apell

Wilhelm von Apell (16 January 1892 – 7 March 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 22. Panzer-Division. 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 von Apell was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (16 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (3 October 1915)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Military Merit Order 4th Class with Swords (25 December 1915)
 * Knight of Honour of the Order of Saint John (15 July 1926)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (24 December 1934)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (16 October 1939)
 * Crimea Shield
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 9.Schützen-Brigade
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (12 April 1941)