Wilhelm von Apell

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1969) · Germany · On the map · Died at 77

Wilhelm von Apell was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 22nd Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

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Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Honorary Knight of the Order of St John

Military Merit Order (Bavaria)

Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)

Hanseatic Cross

Cross of Faithful Service (Schaumburg-Lippe)

Clasp to the Iron Cross

Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

Anschluss Medal

Sudetenland Medal

Crimea Shield

Panzer Badge in Silver 1st Grade (without number)

About this person

Country

Germany

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1892 to 1969 · aged 77

The same award as Wilhelm

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