Walter Model
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Summary
Walter Model was born on January 24, 1891[1], in Genthin[2]. He died on April 21, 1945[3], in Ratingen[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and general field marshal[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,688 views/month, #6,140 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vossenack War Cemetery[8]
- Child: Hansgeorg Model[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Award received: Military Merit Cross III. Class[11], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12], Spanish Cross[13], Iron Cross 2nd Class[14], Iron Cross 1st Class[15], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[16], House Order of Hohenzollern[17], Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[18], Gallipoli Star[19], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[20], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[21], Panzer Badge[22], Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[23], Eastern Medal[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[26], Wehrmacht[27]
- Commons category: Walter Model[28]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[29], Fahnenjunker[30]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[31]
- Cause of death: shot to the head[32]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 3rd Panzer Division[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35]
- Family name: Model[36]
- Given name: Walter[37]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[38]
- Manner of death: suicide[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Nickname: Hitlers Feuerwehrmann[42]
- Name in native language: Walter Model[43]
- Start of work period: 1908[44]
- End of work period: April 21, 1945[45]
- Sibling: Otto Model[46]
Why It Matters
Walter Model has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Walter Model born?
Walter Model was born in Genthin[2].
Where did Walter Model die?
Walter Model died in Ratingen[4].
What did Walter Model do for work?
Walter Model worked as a military officer[5] and general field marshal[6].
What awards did Walter Model receive?
Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[11], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12], Spanish Cross[13], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[14].