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Walter Gorn

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Birthplace: Bieganin, Ostrów Wielkopolski County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Death: July 10, 1968 (69)
Rosenheim, Oberbayern, BY, Germany
Managed by: Alex Bickle
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About Walter Gorn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Gorn

Walter Gorn (24 September 1898 – 10 July 1968) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

A veteran of both world wars, Gorn began his career as Private with Grenadier Regiment on the Western Front in 1916, but was forced to leave the Army following the War. He then served as an officer for fifteen years with the Police units, before joined the newly established Wehrmacht in 1935. During the World War II, Gorn rose through the ranks and commanded battalion and regiment on the Eastern Front for three years, before he was selected for General's rank.

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Walter Gorn's Timeline

1898
September 24, 1898
Bieganin, Ostrów Wielkopolski County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
1968
July 10, 1968
Age 69
Rosenheim, Oberbayern, BY, Germany