Walter Jost
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1896-1945) · Germany · On the map · Died at 48
Walter Jost was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Troops under his command participated in the Ronchidoso massacre in Emilia-Romagna between 28 and 30 November 1944, when 66 civilians were executed.
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1945Died24 April 19451942Eastern MedalAwardKnight's Cross of the Iron CrossAwardWound Badge (1939) in SilverAward1940Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 1st classAwardClasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 2nd classAward1934Cross of Honour for Combatants, with SwordsAward1917Iron Cross, 1st classAward1916Iron Cross, 2nd classAward1896Born25 July 1896
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Germany
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Deceased
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Lived 1896 to 1945 · aged 48
The same award as Walter
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Helmut WitteBoth received Wound Badge (1939) in SilverAnton HafnerBoth received Wound Badge (1939) in SilverEgon von NeindorffBoth received Wound Badge (1939) in SilverHans-Karl Freiherr von EsebeckBoth received Wound Badge (1939) in SilverAdolf AxBoth received Wound Badge (1939) in Silver