Wilhelm Stemmermann | |
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Born | Rastatt, German Empire | 23 October 1888
Died | 17 February 1944 Cherkassy, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | (aged 55)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1908–44 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Commands held | XI Army Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wilhelm Stemmermann (23 October 1888 – 18 February 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the XI Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. He was killed on 17 February 1944 while attempting to break out of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket. He was posthumously awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross.