Walter Melzer

Walter Melzer (7 October 1894 – 23 June 1961) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXIII corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (25 March 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 21 August 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 151
 * 558th Oak Leaves on 23 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 252. Infanterie-Division