Wilhelm Philipps
German general
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Wilhelm Philipps (29 July 1894 – 13 February 1971) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born29 July 1894
Died13 February 1971 (aged 76)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Wilhelm Philipps | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 July 1894 |
| Died | 13 February 1971 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1913–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 3rd Panzer Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 3. Panzer-Division [1]
