Walter Salzmann
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Walter Salzmann
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Born | Treuenbrietzen, German Empire |
12 December 1913
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hanover, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1935–45 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | Infanterie Regiment 121 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
Walter Salzmann (12 December 1913 – 20 February 2000) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (24 October 1939)
- 1st Class (22 April 1941)
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Crimea Shield
- German Cross in Gold (17 February 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 June 1942 as Oberleutnant and leader of the 6./Infanterie Regiment 121[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 301.
Bibliography
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