| Wilhelm Kubel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 December 1917 |
| Died | 29 April 2003 (aged 85) |
| Place of birth | Woplauken |
| Place of death | Hambühren |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service |
1938–1945 1956–1974 |
| Rank |
Hauptmann der Reserves (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Commands held | II./Grenadier-Regiment 162 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Kubel (16 December 1917 – 29 April 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der 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]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 227.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.