Walther Krause

Walther Krause (31 December 1890 – 25 October 1960) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Walther Krause
Born	31 December 1890 Schweidnitz
Died	25 October 1960(1960-10-25) (aged 69) Göttingen
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Years of service	1909–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	14th Infantry Division 170th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battles of Rzhev Siege of Leningrad
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

Grave in Göttingen

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 June 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 170. Infanterie-Division^[1]