About Walther Lucht
Lived 1882 – 1949 (aged 67). Walther Lucht was a German military personnel.
Walther Lucht (26 February 1882 – 18 March 1949) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at division, corps and army levels. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Lucht was released from an American POW camp in 1948, and died in a car crash in 1949.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (14 October 1914) & 1st Class (19 October 1915) Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with War Decoration (Austria-Hungary) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 30 January 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 336. Infanterie-Division 691st Oak Leaves on 9 January 1945 as General der Artillerie and commander of LXVI. Armeekorps
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Who was Walther Lucht?
German General (1882–1949)
When was Walther Lucht born?
Walther Lucht was born on 26 February 1882 in Berlin.
When did Walther Lucht die?
Walther Lucht died on 18 March 1949 in Heilbronn.
What was Walther Lucht's occupation?
Walther Lucht was a military personnel.
What nationality was Walther Lucht?
Walther Lucht was German.
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