Werner Richter

See also: Hans Werner Richter

Werner Richter (21 October 1893 – 3 June 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Werner Richter
Born	21 October 1893
Died	3 June 1944(1944-06-03) (aged 50) Riga, Soviet Union
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	87th Infantry Division 263rd Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Werner Richter was wounded on 21 May 1944 and died in Riga on 3 June 1944.

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263rd Infantry Division^[1]