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Walther Lucht

German General (1882-1949) · Germany · On the map · Died at 67

Walther Lucht was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at division, corps and army levels. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Lucht was released from an American POW camp in 1948, and died in a car crash in 1949.

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Awards

Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)1939
Military Merit Cross III. Class
German Cross in Gold
Spanish Cross
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Hanseatic Cross
Clasp to the Iron Cross
German Cross
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
Wehrmacht Long Service Award
Eastern Medal
Military Merit Cross

About this person

Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1949 · aged 67

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