Maximilian Wengler German officer, participant in the First and Second World Wars, major general Date of Birth: 14.01.1890 Country: Germany

Biography of Maximilian Wengler

Maximilian Wengler was a German officer and participant in both World Wars. He held the rank of Major General and was awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. In November 1909, he began his military service as a cadet in a infantry regiment. By August 1910, he had become a lieutenant and went on to command a infantry platoon and then a infantry company. He was awarded the Iron Crosses of both classes.

In 1919, Wengler was discharged from military service due to the reduction of the Reichswehr to 100,000 personnel. He was given the rank of captain. With the outbreak of the Second World War, Wengler returned to military service at the age of 49 as the commander of a company in the 27th Infantry Division. He participated in the Polish and French campaigns. In 1940, he was promoted to major and appointed as the commander of the 227th Infantry Division's battalion.

From June 22, 1941, Wengler fought on the northern sector of the Eastern Front, specifically on the Leningrad front. From August 1942, he served as the commander of an infantry regiment, holding the rank of lieutenant colonel. In December 1942, he was awarded the Knight's Cross. In 1943, he fought in the Narva region. In April 1944, he was promoted to colonel and received the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross.

From July 1944, Wengler served as the commander of the 227th Infantry Division during the battles in the Courland Pocket. In January 1945, he was promoted to the rank of major general and awarded the Swords (No. 123) to the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. On April 25, 1945, General Wengler was killed in an air bombing.