Walter Denkert

Walter Denkert (23 February 1897 – 9 July 1982) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Walter Denkert
Born	23 February 1897 Kiel, German Empire
Died	9 July 1982(1982-07-09) (aged 85) Kiel, West Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	6th Panzer Division 19th Panzer Division 3rd Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• German Cross in Gold (8 March 1945)
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of 19. Panzer-Division^[1][2]