About Walter Melzer
Lived 1894 – 1961 (aged 66). Walter Melzer was a German military officer.
Walter Melzer (7 October 1894 – 23 June 1961) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the XXIII corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (9 August 1915) & 1st Class (10 March 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (16 September 1939) & 1st Class (3 October 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 21 August 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 151 Oak Leaves on 23 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 252. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Walter Melzer?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1961)
When was Walter Melzer born?
Walter Melzer was born on 7 October 1894 in Leipzig.
When did Walter Melzer die?
Walter Melzer died on 23 June 1961 in Bremen.
What was Walter Melzer's occupation?
Walter Melzer was a military officer.
What nationality was Walter Melzer?
Walter Melzer was German.
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