Walter Lichel

Walter Lichel (1 May 1885 – 10 December 1969) was a German general during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Lichel surrendered to the Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Walter Lichel
Born	1 May 1885 Stolp, German Empire, modern Poland
Died	10 December 1969(1969-12-10) (aged 84) Bärnau, Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	General of the Infantry
Commands	3rd Infantry Division 123. Infanterie-Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 September 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 123. Infanterie-Division^[1]