Herbert Wagner (general)
German General and Knight's Cross recipient

Herbert Wagner (general)

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German General and Knight's Cross recipient
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Birth:
19 January 1896(Stuttgart)
Death:
5 September 1968(Stuttgart)
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Herbert Wagner (19 January 1896 – 5 September 1968) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Herbert Wagner was captured in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1914)
    • 2nd Class
    • 1st Class
  • Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
  • Iron Cross (1939)
    • 2nd Class
    • 1st Class
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 132. Infanterie-Division
  • Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 20 September 1944