Walter Salzmann
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Walter Salzmann | |
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Born | Treuenbrietzen, German Empire |
12 December 1913
Died | 20 February 2000 Hanover, Germany |
(aged 86)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | 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
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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- 1913 births
- 2000 deaths
- German military personnel of World War II
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- People from Treuenbrietzen
- People from the Province of Brandenburg
- German Army personnel