Walter Düvert
| Walter Düvert | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 October 1893 Görlitz |
| Died |
4 February 1972 (aged 78) Düsseldorf |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1911–44 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
13. Panzer-Division 20. Panzer-Division 265. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Düvert (2 October 1893 – 4 February 1972) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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 Düvert retired from active duty on 30 November 1944.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- West Wall Medal (24 December 1940)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (2 May 1940)
- 1st Class (11 June 1940)
- Eastern Front Medal (15 August 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 13. Panzer-Division[1]
Notes
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 141.
References
- 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.
- 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 Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm von Rothkirch und Panthen |
Commander of 13. Panzer-Division 25 June 1941 – 30 November 1941 |
Succeeded by General der Panzertruppen Traugott Herr |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma |
Commander of 20. Panzer-Division 1 July 1942 – 10 October 1942 |
Succeeded by Oberst Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz |
| Preceded by None |
Commander of 265. Infanterie-Division 1 June 1943 – 28 July 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hans Junck |
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