Walter Süß

Walter Süß (24 December 1916 – March 1945) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Süß was listed as missing in action as of March 1945 in the Courland Pocket.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 January 1943)
 * 1st Class (23 December 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Demyansk Shield
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 9 June 1944 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the Stabskompanie/Grenadier-Regiment 273
 * 717th Oak Leaves on 25 January 1945 as Oberfedlwebel and platoon leader in the Stabskompanie/Grenadier-Regiment 273