Walther Graeßner

Walther Graeßner (31 January 1891 – 16 July 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XII Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Graeßner was wounded in mid-February and later died of his wounds on 16 July 1943.

Walther Graeßner
Born	31 January 1891
Died	16 July 1943(1943-07-16) (aged 52)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	General of the Infantry
Commands	42nd Jäger Division 298. Infanterie-Division XII Army Corps
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 October 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 298. Infanterie-Division^[1]