Wilhelm Söth

Wilhelm Söth (15 February 1903 – 6 July 1978) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 3rd Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Wilhelm Söth
Born	15 February 1903 (1903-02-15) Wilster, German Empire
Died	6 July 1978(1978-07-06) (aged 75) Hamburg, West Germany
Allegiance	Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	Parachute-Panzer Division Hermann Göring 3rd Panzer Division
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 November 1940 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Artillerie-Regiment 56^[1]