Walther Krause Military person

Walther Krause (31 December 1890 – 25 October 1960) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Walther Krause was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until June 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 31, 1890
Birth place	Silesia , Świdnica
Date of death	October 25, 1960
Place of death	Germany , Göttingen

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad World War II World War I Battles of Rzhev
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	170. Infanterie-Division 14. Infanterie-Division (mot.)
service start	1909
service end	1945