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Wilhelm Thomas

Wilhelm Thomas was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

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Wilhelm Thomas
Born(1892-10-08)8 October 1892
Died24 August 1976(1976-08-24) (aged 83)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Branch
Army (Wehrmacht)
Service years
1912–1945
Rank
Generalleutnant
Commands321st Infantry Division
203rd Infantry Division
286th Infantry Division
Conflicts
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Wilhelm Thomas (8 October 1892 – 24 August 1976) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

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Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 342.

Bibliography

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.