Wilhelm Wegener

Wilhelm Wegener (29 April 1895 – 24 September 1944) was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

He was on his way to his headquarters when he was killed in action by Soviet ground attack aircraft on 24 September 1944.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (29 May 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Demyansk Shield
 * Order of the Cross of Liberty 1st Class with Swords (29 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 27 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94
 * 66th Oak Leaves on 19 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 94
 * 97th Swords on 17 September 1944 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the L. Armeekorps
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (26 September 1944)