Gerhard Wilck
Gerhard Wilck | |
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Gerhard Wilck (standing 2nd from left) at Trent Park | |
| Born | 17 June 1898 Löbau, West Prussia |
| Died | 5 April 1985 (aged 86) Rheinbreitbach |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1916 – 1944 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands | 246th Volksgrenadier Division |
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Gerhard Wilck (17 June 1898 – 5 April 1985) was the German commander who defended the German city of Aachen in the Battle of Aachen. He surrendered on 21 October 1944 against the orders of Hitler, after a stubborn defence and bitter urban warfare.