Werner Richter
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1893–1944)
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Werner Richter (21 October 1893 – 3 June 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Born21 October 1893
Died3 June 1944 (aged 50)
Riga, Soviet Union
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Nazi GermanyBranch
Army (Wehrmacht)Werner Richter | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 October 1893 |
| Died | 3 June 1944 (aged 50) Riga, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 87th Infantry Division 263rd Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Werner Richter was wounded on 21 May 1944 and died in Riga on 3 June 1944.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263rd Infantry Division[1]
