Wilhelm von Apell
German general (1892–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm von Apell (16 January 1892 – 7 March 1969) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 22nd Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Wilhelm von Apell | |
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Born | (1892-01-16)16 January 1892 Bückeburg, Schaumburg-Lippe |
Died | 7 March 1969(1969-03-07) (aged 77) Varnhalt |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1910–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 22nd Panzer Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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