Walter Krüger (Heer general)

Eugen Walter Krüger (23 March 1892 – 11 July 1973) was a highly decorated General der Panzertruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LVIII. Panzerkorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walther Krüger was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was later handed over to American forces. He was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (9 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (29 July 1916)
 * Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry (29 April 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (13 May 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (8 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 15 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Schützen-Brigade
 * 373rd Oak Leaves on 5 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 1. Panzer-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (14 December 1943)