Richard Zimmer

Richard Zimmer (21 June 1893 – 20 June 1971) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 17th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Awards

 * German Cross in Gold on 8 June 1942 as Oberst in Gebirgs-Pionier-Regiment 620
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 17. Infanterie-Division