Wilhelm Günther
Wilhelm Günther | |
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| Born | 21 April 1899 Ermenrod, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire |
| Died | (declared dead) 1945 (age 46) Allied-occupied Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Imperial German Army Reichswehr Schutzstaffel |
| Years of service | 1915-1919 1932-1945 |
| Rank | SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor of Police |
| Commands | SS and Police Leader, "Bergvölker-Ordshonikidse;" "Wolhynien-Luzk" Commander of SiPo and SD, "Trieste" |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd class War Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class with Swords |
Wilhelm Günther (21 April 1899 - 1945) was a German SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor of Police who served as an SS and Police Leader (SSPF) in the occupied Soviet Union, and as the commander of security police (SiPo) and intelligence forces (SD) in Trieste during Second World War. He was declared dead after the end of the war.