Criegern, von, Friedrich Bruno Walther "Walther"
- Date of birth:
- June 7th, 1907 (Munich, Germany)
- Date of death:
- January 23rd, 1945 (near Gemünd (on the river Our), Germany)
- Nationality:
- German (1933-1945, Third Reich)
Biography
Walther von Criegern took part in the war against France, fought at the east front, and was ordered to the west front in 1944.
Fallen in battle with the rank of Oberstleutnant near Gemünd on the river Our, ner the border with Luxembourg.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- III./Grenadier-Regiment 81, Heer
- Awarded on:
- May 13th, 1943
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Familie von Criegern
- - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht
- Genealogy of the von Criegern family
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