About Walter Keiner
Lived 1890 – 1978 (aged 87). Walter Keiner was a German military personnel.
Walter Keiner (30 December 1890 – 23 January 1978) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 July 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 62. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Keiner?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1890–1978)
When was Walter Keiner born?
Walter Keiner was born on 30 December 1890 in Benshausen.
When did Walter Keiner die?
Walter Keiner died on 23 January 1978 in Gelnhausen.
What was Walter Keiner's occupation?
Walter Keiner was a military personnel.
What nationality was Walter Keiner?
Walter Keiner was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Keiner. https://biography.guide/walter-keiner/
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