WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT PHOTO & SIGNATURE - WALTER LICHEL

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    Description WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT PHOTO & SIGNATURE – WALTER LICHEL Wartime portrait photo & signature. 9x13cm.   Walther Lichel was a German Army officer whose career spanned from the Imperial Army through the First World War and into Second World War, ultimately reaching the rank of General of Infantry. Early Career: Joined the Prussian Army in 1903 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1905. Served in several infantry regiments, steadily rising through the ranks, becoming a captain in 1915 during World War I. Interwar Period: Continued service in the Reichswehr, holding staff and command roles. Promoted to major (1928), lieutenant colonel (1932), and colonel (1934). Served as an instructor and later commanded Infantry Regiment 22. World War II Service: Promoted to Generalmajor (1938) and took command of the 3rd Infantry Division, leading it in the invasion of Poland and the Battle of France. Later commanded the 123rd Infantry Division during the invasion of the Soviet Union. Severely wounded in August 1941, forcing him to relinquish command. Awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (September 1941). Later War & Aftermath: Promoted to General of Infantry (1942) while still recovering and remained out of active duty for an extended period. Returned to service in late 1944, commanding a deputy corps headquarters (XI Army Corps) until April 1945. Captured by Allied forces in April 1945 and released in 1947.

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