About Walter Fries
Lived 1894 – 1982 (aged 88). Walter Fries was a German military personnel.
Walter Fries (22 April 1894 – 6 August 1982) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (9 October 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.) Oak Leaves on 29 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division Swords on 11 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division
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Who was Walter Fries?
German general (1894–1982)
When was Walter Fries born?
Walter Fries was born on 22 April 1894 in Gusternhain.
When did Walter Fries die?
Walter Fries died on 6 August 1982 in Weilburg.
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Walter Fries was a military personnel.
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Walter Fries was German.
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