High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Walther Risse (13 December 1892 – 21 June 1965) was a German general who commanded the 225. Infantry Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight`s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight`s Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves were awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.