Walter Wessel
Walter Wessel | |
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| Born | 21 April 1892 German Empire |
| Died | 20 July 1943 (aged 51) Morano, Italy |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1943 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 12th Panzer Division |
| Known for | Ciepielów massacre |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Walter Wessel (21 April 1892 – 20 July 1943) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 12th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Wessel was responsible for the Ciepielów massacre in Poland. He was killed in an auto accident on 20 July 1943 near Morano, Italy.