Years of service 1935–45 Name Walter Salzmann | Other work Police officer Service/branch German Army | |
Born 12 December 1913
Treuenbrietzen, 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 II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Battle of Greece
Operation Barbarossa
Siege of Sevastopol
Crimean 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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