Walter Krüger (SS general)
German Waffen-SS commander, SS-Obergruppenführer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Krüger (27 February 1890 – 22 May 1945) was a German SS official during the Nazi era. In World War II, he commanded the SS Division Polizei, the SS Division Das Reich, and the VI SS Army Corps (Latvian). At the end of the war, Krüger committed suicide.
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![]() Krüger (left) with Erich Hoepner in October 1941 | |
Born | (1890-02-27)27 February 1890 Strasbourg, German Empire |
Died | 22 May 1945(1945-05-22) (aged 55) Liepāja, Ostland |
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Years of service | 1908–20, 1935–45 |
Rank | Obergruppenführer |
Service number | SS #266,184 |
Commands | SS Division Das Reich VI SS Army Corps (Latvian) |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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