| Wilhelm Balck | |
|---|---|
| File:File:William Balck.jpg | |
| Born | October 19, 1858 |
| Died | 15 July 1924 (aged 65) |
| Place of birth | Osnabrück |
| Place of death | Aurich |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1876–1919 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 51. Reserve-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
| Relations | Hermann Balck (son) |
Wilhelm Balck (19 October 1858 in Osnabrück – 15 July 1924 in Aurich) was a Prussian officer, and Generalleutnant during World War I.
Awards[]
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1918) in Black
- Order of the Crown 2nd Class with Star and Swords (1917)
- Pour le Mérite (9 March 1918)
- Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class with Star, Oak Leaves and Swords (18 August 1918)
References[]
- Hildebrand, Karl-Friedrich and Zweng, Christian (1999). Die Ritter des Ordens Pour le Mérite des I. Weltkriegs, Band 1: A-G. Osnabrück, Germany: Biblio Verlag. ISBN 3-7648-2505-7.
External links[]
- William Balck in the German National Library catalogue
- The Prussian Machine
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