Walter Fries

Walter Fries (22 April 1894 – 6 August 1982) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (9 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 9 October 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Infanterie-Regiment 87 (mot.)
 * Oak Leaves on 29 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division
 * Swords on 11 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 29. Panzergrenadier-Division