Walter von Hippel Military person

Walter von Hippel (27 May 1897 – 29 November 1972) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded several Flak Divisions. 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. Walter von Hippel was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was held until May 1948.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 27, 1897
Birth place	Silesia , Zagwiździe
Date of death	November 29, 1972
Place of death	Germany , Bendestorf

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Italian Campaign (World War II) Defence of the Reich World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (German Empire) Reichswehr
military command	3. Flak-Division 25. Flak-Division
service start	1914
service end	1945