Wilhelm Schneckenburger

Wilhelm Schneckenburger (30 March 1891 – 14 October 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the XVII Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Schneckenburger was killed in action on 14 October 1944.

Born30 March 1891

Tübingen, German Empire

Died14 October 1944(1944-10-14) (aged 53)

Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany

Branch

 German Army

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Wilhelm Schneckenburger
Born	30 March 1891 Tübingen, German Empire
Died	14 October 1944(1944-10-14) (aged 53) Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Allegiance	German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Rank	General of the Infantry
Commands	125th Infantry Division XVII Army Corps
Conflicts	World War I World War II Belgrade Offensive †
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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