Wilhelm Wetzel Military person

Wilhelm Wetzel (17 July 1888 – 4 July 1964) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 17, 1888
Birth place	Pomerania , Sarbsk
Date of death	July 04, 1964
Place of death	Germany , Hamburg

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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 Battle of the Caucasus Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	V. Armeekorps 255. Infanterie-Division LXVI. Reservekorps
service start	1907
service end	1945