Wilhelm Falley
German general (1897–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm Falley (25 September 1897 – 6 June 1944) was the first German general to be killed during the Normandy landings in France. He was commander of the 91st Infantry Division.
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Wilhelm Falley | |
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Born | (1897-09-25)25 September 1897 Metz, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire |
Died | 6 June 1944(1944-06-06) (aged 46) Picauville, Normandy, Occupied France |
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Allegiance | Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1914–44 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | 91st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Leopold Wilhelm Adolf Falley [de] (brother) Claus Falley [de] (son) |
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