Walter Neumann-Silkow
Military Person
1894 – 1941
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Who was Walter Neumann-Silkow?
Walter Neumann-Silkow was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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 Neumann-Silkow died of wounds on 9 December 1941 at a military hospital in Derna, Libya. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
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- Born
- Apr 10, 1894
Żelki - Nationality
- Nazi Germany
- German Empire
- Died
- Dec 9, 1941
Darnah
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on July 23, 2013
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