About Walter Herold
Lived 1897 – 1944 (aged 47). Walter Herold was a military personnel.
Walter Herold (10 August 1897 – 28 November 1944) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Herold was killed on 28 November 1944 near Slupia (district) Bochnia, Poland. He was posthumously promoted to generalmajor.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 October 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 10 (mot.)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Herold?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1897-1944)
When was Walter Herold born?
Walter Herold was born on 10 August 1897 in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
When did Walter Herold die?
Walter Herold died on 28 November 1944 in Bochnia.
What was Walter Herold's occupation?
Walter Herold was a military personnel.
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