Walter Krüger (Heer general)

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Walter Krüger
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-301-1955-11, Oberst von Schellendorff, General Walter Krüger.jpg
Born 23 March 1892
Zeitz
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Baden-Baden
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1910–45
Rank General der Panzertruppe
Commands held 1. Panzer-Division
LVIII. Panzerkorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Eugen Walter Krüger (23 March 1892 – 11 July 1973) was a highly decorated General der Panzertruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LVIII. Panzerkorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walther Krüger was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was later handed over to American forces. He was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
14 December 1943 Bei diesen Kämpfen haben sich die 1. thüringische Panzerdivision unter Generalleutnant Krüger und die brandenburgische 68. Infanteriedivision unter Oberst Scheuerpflug besonders bewährt.[5] In these battles, the 1st Thuringian Armored Division under Lieutenant General Krüger, and the 68th Brandenburg Infantry Division under Colonel Scheuerpflug have particularly proven themselves.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 417.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 258.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 226.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 66.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 626.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Friedrich Kirchner
Commander of 1. Panzer-Division
17 July 1941 – 31 December 1943
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Richard Koll
Preceded by
General der Panzertruppe Hans-Karl Freiherr von Esebeck
Commander of LVIII. Panzerkorps
10 February 1944 – 25 March 1945
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Walter Botsch