Walter Assmann
Walter Assmann (22 July 1896 – 1 May 1964) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 101. Jäger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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| Born | 22 July 1896 Mühlhausen, Province of Saxony |
| Died | 1 May 1964 (aged 67) Offenbach am Main |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1914–20 1934–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 101st Jäger Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 25 April 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Infanterie-Regiment 478[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 February 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 101. Jäger-Division[2]
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References
Citations
- Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 18.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 101.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
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| Preceded by General der Gebirgstruppe Emil Vogel |
Commander of 101. Jäger-Division 12 July 1944 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
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