Walter Jost
Walter Jost (25 July 1896 – 24 April 1945) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Jost was killed in action on 24 April 1945 in Villadose.
Walter Jost | |
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| Born | 25 July 1896 |
| Died | 24 April 1945 (aged 48) Villadose |
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| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 42nd Jäger Division |
| Battles/wars | Spring 1945 offensive in Italy † |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 March 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 75[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 202.
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.
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Josef Brauner von Haydringen |
Commander of 42. Jäger-Division 26 April 1944 - 24 April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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