Walter Krüger (Wehrmacht general)
Walter Krüger | |
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Krüger (center) in 1944 | |
| Born | 23 March 1892 Zeitz, Kreis Merseburg, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 11 July 1973 (aged 81) Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | |
| Years of service | 1910–1945 |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands | 1st Panzer Division LVIII Panzer Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Karl Willy Krüger (23 March 1892 – 11 July 1973) was a German general during World War II who commanded the LVIII Panzer Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.