Wilhelm von Apell Military person

Wilhelm von Apell (16 January 1892 – 7 March 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War who commanded the 22nd Armoured Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wilhelm von Apell was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1947.

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Birth date	January 16, 1892
Birth place	Germany , Bückeburg
Date of death	March 07, 1969
Place of death	Germany , Baden-Württemberg

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland German occupation of Czechoslovakia Battle of the Caucasus World War II Battle of Belgium Battle of Dunkirk Battle of France Battle of the Netherlands Battle of Vevi (1941) World War I Invasion of Yugoslavia Anschluss Battle of the Kerch Peninsula Battle of Greece Siege of Sevastopol (1941–42) Battle of Arras (1940) Battle of Uman
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	22. Panzer-Division
service start	1910
service end	1945