Walter Melzer

Military Person

1894 – 1961

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Who was Walter Melzer?

Walter Melzer was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXIII corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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Born
Oct 7, 1894
Leipzig
Died
Jun 23, 1961
Bremen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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