Walter Liebing
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Walter Paul Liebing
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| Born | 12 August 1912 Dresden |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Düsseldorf |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Commands held | Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 23 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Walter Paul Liebing (12 August 1912 – 18 October 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Fallschirmjäger during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze (21 July 1931)[1]
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (2 October 1936)[1]
- Pilot's Badge (10 June 1937)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe for Reconnaissance Flyers in Bronze (14 June 1941)[1]
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (20 March 1944)[1]
- Close Combat Clasp in Bronze (30 March 1944)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 February 1945 as Major and leader of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 23[2]
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