Walther Risse

Military Person

1892 – 1965

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Who was Walther Risse?

Walther Risse was a German general who commanded the 225. Infantry Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves were awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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Born
Dec 13, 1892
Geithain
Died
Jun 21, 1965
Hamburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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