Walther Risse

Walther Risse (13 December 1892 – 21 June 1965) was a German general who commanded the 225. Infantry Division during World War II. 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 were awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (4 June 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (30 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 22 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 474
 * 704th Oak Leaves on 18 January 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 225. Infanterie Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (28 December 1944)