Walther von Axthelm
Walther Moritz Heinrich Wolfgang von Axthelm was a German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the I Flak Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Axthelm served with the Ministry of Aviation from 12 January 1942 to the end of March 1945, holding the position of General der Flakwaffe. Axthelm surrendered to American troops in 1945 and was interned until 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 September 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of the I. Flak-Korps