Wilhelm Marschall
Wilhelm Marschall (30 September 1886 – 20 March 1976) was a German admiral during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Pour le Mérite which he received as commander of the German U-boat UB-105 during World War I. The Pour le Mérite was the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order for German officers until the end of World War I.
Wilhelm Marschall | |
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| Born | 30 September 1886 Augsburg, Bavaria, German Empire. |
| Died | 20 March 1976 (aged 89) Mölln, West Germany. |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1906–45 |
| Rank | Generaladmiral |
| Commands held | SM UC-74 SM UB-105 Hessen Admiral Scheer Operations Division, OKM Flottenchef Marinegruppenkommando West |
| Battles/wars | World War I Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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