Walther Sievers Military person

Walther Sievers (15 June 1902 – 12 June 1982) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 15, 1902
Birth place	Germany , Halstenbek
Date of death	June 12, 1982
Place of death	Germany , Bad Pyrmont

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad Demyansk Pocket World War II Battle of France
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Grenadier-Regiment 415