Wilhelm Berlin
German general (1889–1987)
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Wilhelm Berlin (28 April 1889 – 15 September 1987) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born28 April 1889
Died15 September 1987 (aged 98)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Wilhelm Berlin | |
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Last front visit of Adolf Hitler on 3 March 1945. Berlin is the extreme left. | |
| Born | 28 April 1889 |
| Died | 15 September 1987 (aged 98) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Service years | 1909–1945 |
| Rank | General of the Artillery |
| Commands | 58th Infantry Division 227th Infantry Division XXVI Army Corps CI Army Corps |
| Conflicts | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 March 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 227. Infanterie-Division[1]