Walter Fries

Walter Fries (22 April 1894 – 6 August 1982) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

Walter Fries
Born	(1894-04-22)22 April 1894 Gusternhain (Breitscheid, Hesse)
Died	6 August 1982(1982-08-06) (aged 88) Weilburg / Lahn
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Years of service	1912–1945
Rank	General der Panzertruppe
Commands	29th Panzergrenadier Division XXXXVI Army Corps
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Awards

• Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class^[1]
• Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (9 October 1939)^[1]
• Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)^[1]
• German Cross in Gold on 9 October 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)^[2]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
  • Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)^[3]
  • Oak Leaves on 29 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division^[3]
  • Swords on 11 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division^[3]