Walter Fries
German general (1894–1982)
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Walter Fries (22 April 1894 – 6 August 1982) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Born22 April 1894
Gusternhain (Breitscheid, Hesse)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Walter Fries | |
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| Born | 22 April 1894 Gusternhain (Breitscheid, Hesse) |
| Died | 6 August 1982 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1912–1945 |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands | 29th Panzergrenadier Division XXXXVI Army Corps |
| Conflicts | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (9 October 1939)[1]
- Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 9 October 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)[3]
- Oak Leaves on 29 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division[3]
- Swords on 11 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division[3]
