Walter Gorn | |
|---|---|
 Gorn as Colonel | |
| Born | 24 September 1898 Bieganin, Posen, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 10 July 1968 (aged 69) Rosenheim, West Germany |
| Allegiance |  German Empire  Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1945 |
| Rank |  Generalmajor |
| Commands | 561st Grenadier Division 710th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords German Cross in Gold |
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.[1]
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.[2][3]
- ^ "Gorn, Walter - TracesofWar.com". Traces of War. Traces of War Websites. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ "Gorn, Walter". Lexikon der Wehrmacht. Lexikon der Wehrmacht Websites. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ "Gorn, Walter". Geocities. Geocities Websites. Retrieved June 19, 2018.