Walter Scheller

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1892–1944)
Person human Q773155
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Walter Scheller

Summary

Walter Scheller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on January 27, 1892[3]. He died in Brest[4]. He died on July 21, 1944[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Scheller was born in Hanover[2].
  • Walter Scheller passed away in Brest[4].
  • Walter Scheller was born on January 27, 1892[3].
  • Walter Scheller died on July 21, 1944[5].
  • Walter Scheller held citizenship in German Reich[8].
  • Walter Scheller worked as a military officer[6].
  • Walter Scheller received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Walter Scheller received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10].
  • Walter Scheller received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[11].
  • Walter Scheller received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12].
  • Walter Scheller received the Eastern Medal[13].
  • Walter Scheller is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Scheller's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Scheller's military branch is recorded as German Army[16].
  • Walter Scheller's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[17].
  • Walter Scheller's commander of is recorded as 11th Panzer Division[18].
  • Walter Scheller was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Walter Scheller was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Walter Scheller's family name is recorded as Scheller[21].
  • Walter Scheller's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Walter Scheller's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[23].
  • Walter Scheller's military casualty classification is recorded as killed in action[24].
  • Walter Scheller's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Walter Scheller was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on January 27, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Scheller's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[11], a grade of an order[31], founded in 1939[32]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12], a cross[33], in German Reich[34], founded in 1934[35]; and Eastern Medal[13], a campaign medal[36], in Nazi Germany[37], founded in 1942[38].

Death and Burial

Walter Scheller died on July 21, 1944[5]. He died in Brest[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Scheller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Walter Scheller born?

Walter Scheller's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Walter Scheller die?

Walter Scheller died in Brest[4].

What did Walter Scheller do for work?

Walter Scheller worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Walter Scheller receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], Clasp to the Iron Cross[11], and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12].

References

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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
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  2. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Military, police or special rank Generalleutnant
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