Walter Botsch
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
About Walter Botsch
Lived 1897 – 1969 (aged 71). Walter Botsch was a German military personnel, military officer and lieutenant general.
Walter Hugo Botsch (27 February 1897 – 7 January 1969) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 19th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class & 1st Class Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (21 January 1935) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 May 1945 as Generalleutnant and acting leader of the LVIII. Panzerkorps
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Who was Walter Botsch?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1897-1969)
When was Walter Botsch born?
Walter Botsch was born on 27 February 1897 in Braunsbach.
When did Walter Botsch die?
Walter Botsch died on 7 January 1969 in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
What was Walter Botsch's occupation?
Walter Botsch was a military personnel, military officer and lieutenant general.
What nationality was Walter Botsch?
Walter Botsch was German.
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