Gustav Wilke

Gustav Wilke (6 March 1898 – 14 March 1977) was a German paratroop general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Gustav Wilke
Born(1898-03-06)6 March 1898
Deutsch-Eylau, West Prussia
Died14 March 1977(1977-03-14) (aged 79)
Oberstdorf
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branchPrussian Army
Reichsheer
Luftwaffe
Years of service1916–20
1925–45
RankGeneralleutnant
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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