Walter Heitz
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Walter Heitz (8 December 1878 – 9 February 1944) was a German Generaloberst, serving during World War II. Heitz commanded the VIII. Armeekorps on the Eastern Front. Heitz died of cancer on 9 February 1944 while in Soviet captivity.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1918)
- in Black
- Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
- Knight's Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th with 1st class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 22 April 1942 as General der Artillerie and commanding general of the VIII. Armeekorps[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
References
Citations
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| Preceded by
General der Infanterie Ernst Busch
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Commander of VIII. Armeekorps 25 October 1939 – 31 January 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Gustav Höhne |
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