Walter Scheller
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Walter Scheller (27 January 1892 – 21 July 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II, who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Scheller was killed at Brest-Litovsk on 21 July 1944, during the Lublin–Brest Offensive.
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Born | 27 January 1892 Hannover, German Empire |
Died | 21 July 1944(1944-07-21) (aged 52) Brest, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1914–44 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 11th Panzer Division 9th Panzer Division 334th Infantry Division 337th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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