Walther von Axthelm

Military Person

1893 – 1972

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Who was Walther von Axthelm?

Walther Moritz Heinrich Wolfgang von Axthelm was a highly decorated General der Flakartillerie in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 1. Flakkorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walther von Axthelm was captured in 1945 by American troops and was held until 1947.

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Born
Dec 23, 1893
Hersbruck
Died
Jan 6, 1972
Traunstein

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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