Walter Herold

Military Person

1897 – 1944

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Who was Walter Herold?

Walter Herold was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Walter Herold was killed on 28 November 1944 by partisans near Bochnia, Poland. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

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Born
Aug 10, 1897
Weiden in der Oberpfalz
Died
Nov 28, 1944
Bochnia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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