Wilhelm Kubel
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Wilhelm Kubel
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| Born | 16 December 1917 Woplauken |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Hambühren |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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| Years of service | 1938–45 1956–74 |
| Rank | Hauptmann of the Reserves (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Commands held | II./Grenadier-Regiment 162 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Kubel (16 December 1917 – 29 April 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wilhelm Kubel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and served to retirement in 1974,
Medals and Decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Major and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 162[1]
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 61st Infantry Division
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| Infanterie/Grenadier-Regiment 176 |
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1 Oak Leaves with the 252nd Infantry Division. 2 Knight's Cross with Grenadier-Regiment 162, Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 176. 3 Oak Leaves with the 12th Luftwaffe Field Division
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- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 227.
Categories:
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- 1917 births
- 2003 deaths
- People from Kętrzyn County
- People from East Prussia
- German military personnel of World War II
- Recipients of the Close Combat Clasp
- Recipients of the Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- German Army personnel
