Years of service 1935–45 Name Walter Salzmann | Other work Police officer Service/branch German Army | |
Born 12 December 1913Treuenbrietzen, German Empire ( 1913-12-12 ) Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany Rank Major (Wehrmacht)Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) Unit Infanterie Regiment 121 Battles/wars World War IIInvasion of PolandBattle of FranceBattle of GreeceOperation BarbarossaSiege of SevastopolCrimean Offensive Died February 20, 2000, Hanover, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France | ||
Walter Salzmann (12 December 1913 – 20 February 2000) was a highly decorated Major 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.
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