Walter Neumann-Silkow
Walter Neumann-Silkow (10 April 1894 – 9 December 1941) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Neumann-Silkow died of wounds on 9 December 1941 at a military hospital in Italian Libya. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Walter Neumann-Silkow | |
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| Born | 10 April 1894 Groß Silkow, Province of Pomerania, Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 9 December 1941 (aged 47) Derna, Italian Libya |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Unit | World War II |
| Commands held | 8th Panzer Division 33rd Infantry Division |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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