Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 424 Name Wilhelm Cappel Service/branch German Army | Years of service 1936–44 Other work Police officer Died July 18, 1944 Rank Oberst | |
Born 8 October 1906
Witten ( 1906-10-08 ) Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Siege of Leningrad Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Siege of Leningrad, World War II |
Karl August Wilhelm Cappel (8 October 1906 – 18 July 1944) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 Cappel was killed on 18 July 1944.
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