Walter Rappholz Military person

Walter Rappholz (4 June 1912 – 30 September 1991) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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 Rappholz was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was released later that month.

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Birth date	June 04, 1912
Birth place	Germany , Magdeburg
Date of death	September 30, 1991
Place of death	Germany , Magdeburg

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland German occupation of Czechoslovakia Battle of Białystok–Minsk Operation Bagration World War II Battle of France Battle of Moscow Battle of the Dukla Pass Battles of Rzhev Battle of Smolensk (1941) Silesian Offensives
military branch	German Army
service start	1935
service end	1945