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German general and Knight's Cross recipients
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Male
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Birth:
23 May 1895(Herborn)
Death:
21 September 1986(Göttingen)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Wilhelm Heun (23 May 1895 – 21 September 1986) 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. Wilhelm Heun was captured in May 1945 by American troops and was released in 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
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (23 October 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 83. Infanterie-Division
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 187.