Walther Graeßner
Walther Graeßner (31 January 1891 – 16 July 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XII Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Graeßner was wounded in mid-February and later died of his wounds on 16 July 1943.
Walther Graeßner | |
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Born | 31 January 1891 |
Died | 16 July 1943 52) | (aged
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands held | 42nd Jäger Division 298. Infanterie-Division XII Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 October 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 298. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 167.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by none |
Commander of 187. Infanterie-Division 15 October 1939 - 6 February 1940 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Konrad Stephanus |
Preceded by none |
Commander of 298. Infanterie-Division 6 February 1940 - 1 January 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Arnold Szelinski |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Walther Schroth |
Commander of XII. Armeekorps 19 February 1942 - 18 February 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Kurt von Tippelskirch |
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