Wilhelm Behrens

Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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 Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944, in 1946 he was taken by the Red Army and held until 1949.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (20 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (9 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 106