Wilhelm Braun Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 06, 1902
Birth place	Germany , Ravensburg
Date of death	January 22, 1943
Place of death	Russia , Volgograd

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Stalingrad World War II Battle of France Second Battle of Kharkov
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	II. / Infanterie-Regiment 576
service start	1935
service end	1943