Walter Kniep

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Walter Kniep
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Born 13 December 1909
Lorenzen, East Prussia
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Thouars, France
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen-SS
Years of service 1939–44
Rank Sturmbannführer
Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich
17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
German Cross in Gold

Walter Kniep (13 December 1909 — 22 April 1944) was a Sturmbannführer in the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Walter Kniep was born in East Prussia on the 13 December 1909. He volunteered to join the SS and was selected to become an officer. His first command was the 3rd Company, SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Der Führer in 1941. He commanded battalions in the 2n SS Division Das Reich. Kniep was awarded the Knight’s Cross in 1944. He went on to serve as a regimental commander in the 17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen. Kniep was killed on 22 April 1944 at Thouars in France, when he was accidentally shot during training.

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