Wilhelm von Lengerke
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Born17 June 1894
Died26 August 1942 (aged 48)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Wilhelm von Lengerke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 June 1894 |
| Died | 26 August 1942 (aged 48) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1913–1922 1934–1942 |
| Rank | Generalmajor (Posthumously) |
| Conflicts | Battle of Stalingrad † |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm von Lengerke (17 June 1894 – 26 August 1942) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Lengerke was killed 26 August 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor. He is now buried in Lüneburg, Germany.
