Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Sturmbannfuhrer | Years of service 1939–45 Name Walter Gerth Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Wound Badge in Silver
General Assault Badge Died January 10, 1995, Kassel, Germany Unit 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf | ||
Walter Gerth (12 December 1914 — 10 January 1995) was a Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Sturmbannfuhrer Walter Gerth was awarded the Knight's Cross in October 1943 after the Battle of Kharkov when in command of the 7th Battery, 3rd SS Panzer Artillery Regiment, 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf.
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