Wilhelm Behrens
German general (1888–1968)
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Wilhelm Behrens (23 August 1888 – 15 August 1968) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Behrens was discharged from active service in 1944; in 1946 he was arrested by Soviet authorities and interned until 1949.
Born23 August 1888
Died15 August 1968 (aged 79)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic
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Wilhelm Behrens | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1888 |
| Died | 15 August 1968 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1908–1944 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 328. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 193 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 9 December 1941 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 106[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 106[2]
