Werner Richter
German bicycle racer
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| Intro | German bicycle racer | |
| Places | Germany | |
| is | Athlete Sport cyclist | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1 February 1918 | |
| Age | 107 years |
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Biography
Werner Richter (21 October 1893 – 3 June 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Werner Richter was wounded on 21 May 1944 and died on 3 June 1944.
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
- German Cross in Gold (26 November 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263. Infanterie-Division
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 291.