Walter Schilling, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Schilling

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1895

Place of Birth: Chełmno, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1943

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Walter Curt Gustav Schilling (23 December 1895 – 20 July 1943) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 17th Panzer Division.
He was killed on 20 July 1943 near Izium.
On 28 July 1943, Schilling was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.