Walther Krause
Walther Krause (31 December 1890 – 25 October 1960) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Walther Krause | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1890 |
| Died | 25 October 1960 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 14. Infanterie-Division (mot.) 170. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
Grave in Göttingen
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 June 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 170. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 224.
Bibliography
- 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 Heinrich Wosch |
Commander of 14. Infanterie-Division (mot.) 1 October 1942 – 1 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Rudolf Holste |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Erwin Sander |
Commander of 170. Infanterie-Division 15 February 1943 – 15 February 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Franz Griesbach |
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