Wilhelm Heun – 83. Infanterie-Division

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Wilhelm Heun. Generalleutnant Wilhelm Heun (23 May 1895, Herborn † 21 September 1986, Göttingen) was a career officer in the German Army who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He received both the German Cross in Gold and the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership on the Eastern Front.

Awards and Decorations:

• German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) – 23 October 1942, as Oberst and senior commander on the Eastern Front.

• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) – 9 December 1944, as Generalmajor and Kommandeur of the 83. Infanterie-Division.

Career Highlights:

• Served as an infantry officer in the First World War, remaining in the Reichswehr during the interwar period.

• Fought on the Eastern Front from 1941 onward, where his leadership earned him the German Cross in Gold in 1942.

• Promoted to Generalmajor, and later Generalleutnant, taking command of the 83. Infanterie-Division.

• Awarded the Knight’s Cross in December 1944 for his divisional command during heavy fighting in the final year of the war.

• Captured in 1945 and held as a prisoner of war until his release.

• Lived in postwar Germany until his death in 1986.

Item Details:

• Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Wilhelm Heun.

• Signed on a postwar photograph.

• Condition: Clear, well-preserved autograph.