Wilhelm Lehner

Wilhelm Lehner
Born 7 November 1914 (1914-11-07) (age 97)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1939 – 1945
Rank Feldwebel
Unit

Zugführer 5./Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 40

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Wilhelm Lehner (born 7 November 1914) was a Feldwebel in the Zugführer 5./Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 40 during World War II and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany. He received his Knight's Cross on June 15, 1943.

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Post war

Lehner survived the war and is still alive in 2011. His whereabouts are unknown.

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