Walter Heitz

Walter Heitz (8 December 1878 – 9 February 1944) was a German Generaloberst, serving during World War II. Heitz commanded the ''VIII. Armeekorps'' on the Eastern Front. Heitz died of cancer on 9 February 1944 while in Soviet captivity.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1918)
 * in Black
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Knight's Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th with 1st class
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (10 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (19 May 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (22 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 4 September 1940 as General der Artillerie and commanding general of the VIII. Armeekorps
 * 156th Oak Leaves on 21 December 1942 als General der Artillerie and commanding general of the VIII. Armeekorps