Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1935–45 Name Wilhelm Spindler | Service/branch Heer Rank Oberst | |
Born 5 July 1914
Stuttgart ( 1914-07-05 ) Died 12 August 1997(1997-08-12) (aged 83)
Stuttgart Commands held Gebirgsjager-Regiment 99 |
Wilhelm Eberhard Spindler (5 July 1914 – 12 August 1997) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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