Walther von Hünersdorff

German general during World War II (1898–1943)
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Walther von Hünersdorff

Summary

Walther von Hünersdorff is a human[1]. Born in Cairo[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1898[3]. He passed away in Kharkiv[4]. He died on July 17, 1943[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walther von Hünersdorff's place of birth was Cairo[2].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff passed away in Kharkiv[4].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff was born on November 28, 1898[3].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff died on July 17, 1943[5].
  • Burial took place at Kharkov German War Cemetery[8].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff held citizenship in German Reich[9].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's professions included military officer[6].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the German Cross in Gold[10].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[12].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the German Cross[13].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[14].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff received the Eastern Medal[15].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff is recorded as male[16].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's military branch is recorded as German Army[18].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's Commons category is recorded as Walther von Hünersdorff[19].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[20].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's commander of is recorded as 6th Panzer Division[21].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff was part of the conflict Operation Winter Storm[24].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff was part of the conflict Battle of Kursk[25].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's family name is recorded as Hünersdorff[26].
  • Walther von Hünersdorff's given name is recorded as Walther[27].

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Origins and Family

Walther von Hünersdorff's place of birth was Cairo[2]. He was born on November 28, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walther von Hünersdorff worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[10], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[32], founded in 1939[33]; German Cross[13], an award[34], in Nazi Germany[35], founded in 1941[36]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[14], a cross[37], in German Reich[38], founded in 1934[39]; and Eastern Medal[15], a campaign medal[40], in Nazi Germany[41], founded in 1942[42].

Death and Burial

Walther von Hünersdorff died on July 17, 1943[5]. He passed away in Kharkiv[4]. Burial took place at Kharkov German War Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Walther von Hünersdorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Walther von Hünersdorff born?

Walther von Hünersdorff's place of birth was Cairo[2].

Where did Walther von Hünersdorff die?

Walther von Hünersdorff died in Kharkiv[4].

What did Walther von Hünersdorff do for work?

Walther von Hünersdorff worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Walther von Hünersdorff receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11], Clasp to the Iron Cross[12], and German Cross[13].

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  7. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Kharkiv
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    Award received German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Clasp to the Iron Cross +3
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