Walther Risse
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| Walther Risse | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1892 Geithain |
| Died | 21 June 1965 (aged 72) Hamburg |
| Allegiance |  German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1914 - 1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 225. Infanterie Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Walther Risse (13 December 1892 – 21 June 1965) was a German general who commanded the 225. Infantry Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves were awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Awards and decorations [edit]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Cross of Honor in 1934
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (15 May 1940)
- 1st Class (4 June 1940)
- German Cross in Gold (30 September 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 22 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 474 [1]
- 704th Oak Leaves on 18 January 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 225. Infanterie Division [2]
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (28 December 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht references [edit]
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 28 December 1944 (Addendum) | In den harten Kämpfen der dritten Kurlandschlacht haben sich die norddeutsche 225. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Risse und die pommersche 12. Panzerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Freiherr von Bodenhausen durch hervorragende Standhaftigkeit ausgezeichnet.[3] | In tough combat of the third Courland battle, the North German 225th Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant General Risse and the Pomeranian 12th Armored Division, led by Lieutenant General Freiherr von Bodenhausen, have shown outstanding steadfastness. |
References [edit]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.
External links [edit]
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Hans von Baße |
Commander of 225. Infanterie-Division 25 September 1942 - 24 March 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Karl Wingerst |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl Wingerst |
Commander of 225. Infanterie-Division 25 July 1944 - May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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- People from Geithain
- Wehrmacht generals
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- Recipients of the Cross of Honor
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
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