Walter Denkert
Walter Denkert (23 February 1897 – 9 July 1982) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Walter Denkert | |
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| Born | 23 February 1897 |
| Died | 9 July 1982 (aged 85) |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 6th Panzer Division 19th Panzer Division 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold (8 March 1945)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of 19. Panzer-Division[1][2]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 159.
- Scherzer 2007, p. 269.
Bibliography
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels |
Commander of 6. Panzer-Division 13 March 1944 – 28 March 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Hans Källner |
Commander of 19. Panzer-Division 28 March 1944 – May 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hans Källner |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Hans-Günther von Rost |
Commander of 3. Panzergrenadier-Division 25 June 1944 – April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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