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Graeßner, Walther

Date of birth:
January 31st, 1891 (Magdeburg/Saxony, Germany)
Date of death:
July 16th, 1943 (fieldhospital Troppau/Silesia, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Walther Graeßner finally reached the rank of General der Infanterie. He served with Division 187, 298. Infanterie-Division and 7. Armeekorps.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Generalleutnant (Major-general)
Unit:
Kommandeur 298. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
October 27th, 1941
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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