__NOTOC__ Wilhelm Stemmermann (23 October 1888 – 18 February 1944) was a German general in the ''

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'' of

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during

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who commanded the XI Army Corps. He was a recipient of the

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. 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.

Awards and decorations

Clasp to the Iron Cross Clasp, clasper or CLASP may refer to: * Book clasp, fastener for a book cover * Folding clasp, a device used to close a watch strap * Lobster clasp, fastener for jewellery * Wrist clasp, a dressing accessory * Medal bar, an element in militar ...

(1939) 2nd Class (12 September 1939) & 1st Class (23 September 1939)Thomas 1998, p. 348. *

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in Gold on 11 January 1942 as ''

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'' and commander of the 296. Infanterie-Division *

** Knight's Cross on 7 February 1944 as ''

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'' and commander of XI. Armeekorps ** Oak Leaves on 18 February 1944 as ''General der Artillerie'' and commander of XI. ArmeekorpsFellgiebel 2000, p. 67.

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