Walter Melzer
Nazi German general
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Walter Melzer (7 October 1894 – 23 June 1961) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the XXIII corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Born7 October 1894
Died23 June 1961 (aged 66)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Walter Melzer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1894 |
| Died | 23 June 1961 (aged 66) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 252nd Infantry Division XXIII Army Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (9 August 1915) & 1st Class (10 March 1918)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (16 September 1939) & 1st Class (3 October 1939)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 11 February 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 694[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 21 August 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 151[3]
- Oak Leaves on 23 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 252. Infanterie-Division[4]
