Michel Wilders

Michel Wilders (1917-1992) was a Brunanter militaryman and former Commander of the Land Army.

Early career
Wilders joined the Royal Guard in 1934 as an infantier, the day he turned 17. Wilders volunteered to avoid conscription a year later, but upon serving a year was able to transfer to become a lieutenant. He was promoted to captain in 1938. He was crucially posted to Grijzestad Naval Base and was on the R.S. King Witteric during the outbreak of war.

In 1944 Wilders was elevated to major and appointed personal secretary to King Johan II.

Commander of the Land Army
In 1960, Wilders was promoted to General and appointed Commander of the Land Army, replacing General Willem Fortuyn. He oversaw the construction and opening of Signals Station Castramont.