Walter Herold
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Walter Herold | |
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| Born | 10 August 1897 |
| Died | 28 November 1944 (aged 47) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire  Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1915–1944 |
| Rank | Generalmajor (posthumously) |
| Commands | 10th Panzergrenadier Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Herold (10 August 1897 – 28 November 1944) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Herold was killed on 28 November 1944 near Slupia (district) Bochnia, Poland. He was posthumously promoted to generalmajor.
