Walter Krüger (Wehrmacht general)
German tank general (1892–1973)
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Walter Karl Willy Krüger (23 March 1892 – 11 July 1973) was a German general during World War II who commanded the LVIII Panzer Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Walter Krüger | |
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Krüger (center) in 1944 | |
| Born | 23 March 1892 |
| Died | 11 July 1973 (aged 81) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | |
Service years | 1910–1945 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands | 1st Panzer Division LVIII Panzer Corps |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- Saxon Albert Order, Knights Cross 2nd Class with Swords (SA3bX) on 23 March 1915
- Civil Order of Saxony, Knights Cross 2nd Class with Swords (SV3bX) on 15 November 1915
- Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry (SH3) on 29 April 1918
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords
- German Olympic Decoration, 2nd Class
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 1st Class for 25 years
- Repetition Clasp 1939 to the Iron Cross 1914, 2nd and 1st Class
- Panzer Badge in Bronze 15 September 1941
- Eastern Front Medal on 1 August 1942
- German Cross in Gold on 27 August 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Panzer-Division[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 16 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Schützen-Brigade[3]
- 373rd Oak Leaves on 24 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 1. Panzer-Division[4]
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (14 December 1943)
Wehrmachtbericht reference
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 14 December 1943 | Bei diesen Kämpfen haben sich die 1. thüringische Panzerdivision unter Generalleutnant Krüger und die brandenburgische 68. Infanteriedivision unter Oberst Scheuerpflug besonders bewährt.[5] | In these battles, the 1st Thuringian Armored Division under Lieutenant General Krüger, and the 68th Brandenburg Infantry Division under Colonel Scheuerpflug have particularly proven themselves. |
