Walter Düvert
Walter Düvert (2 October 1893 – 4 February 1972) 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. Düvert retired from active duty on 30 November 1944.
Walter Düvert | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1893 |
| Died | 4 February 1972 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | German Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 13th Panzer Division 20th Panzer Division 265th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 13th Panzer Division[1]
References
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 141.
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm von Rothkirch und Panthen |
Commander of 13th Panzer Division 25 June 1941 – 30 November 1941 |
Succeeded by General der Panzertruppe Traugott Herr |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma |
Commander of 20th Panzer Division 1 July 1942 – 10 October 1942 |
Succeeded by Oberst Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz |
| Preceded by None |
Commander of 265th Infantry Division 1 June 1943 – 28 July 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hans Junck |
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