Wilhelm Braun

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Other work Police officer Service/branch German Army		Years of service 1935–43 Name Wilhelm Braun
Rank Oberstleutnant (Posthumously) Commands held II./Infanterie-Regiment 576 Battles/wars World War II Battle of France Second Battle of Kharkov Battle of Stalingrad Died January 22, 1943, Volgograd, Russia Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Second Battle of Kharkov, Battle of Stalingrad, World War II

Wilhelm Braun (6 February 1902 – 22 January 1943) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 Braun died on 22 January 1943 at Stalingrad and was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (18 July 1940)

1st Class (12 July 1942)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

Infantry Assault Badge

Eastern Front Medal

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1943 as Major and commander of II. / Infanterie-Regiment 576

References

Wilhelm Braun Wikipedia

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