Wilhelm Schmalz
| Wilhelm Schmalz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 March 1901 Reußen |
| Died | 14 March 1983 (aged 82) Braunfels |
| Allegiance |
 Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch |
Army Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wilhelm Schmalz (1 March 1901 – 14 March 1983) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Schmalz surrendered to the American troops in May 1945. He was accused of war crimes in Italy, but after 5 years the charges were dropped.
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