German Officer Biography

Walter Wessel

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Born21.4.1892 at Lauthental/Harz
DiedDied accidently 20.7.1943 at Morano/Italy
First JoinedSummer 1911
Became LtInf.Regt.165 19.11.12
Prewar ServiceIII/Inf.Regt.15 1.10.37
PromotionsObstlt 1.1.37
Oberst 1.10.39
Gen.Maj. 1.2.42
Gen.Lt. 1.1.43
CommandIII/Inf.Regt.15 1.9.39
Inf.Regt.15 1.10.39.-19.9.41
12.Pan.Div. 15.1.42
St.Insp.d.Pan Tr 1.3.43.-20.7.43
AwardsRitterkreuz
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