Walter Henrich

Walter Henrich (25 July 1898 – 30 July 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Walter Henrich died on 30 July 1943 in a field hospital in Kovel, Ukraine.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (13 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 February 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 40