Military · 1891–1945
Walter Model — Age & Birthday
Born: 24 January 1891 · Died: 21 April 1945 · Age at death: 54
How old was Walter Model when he died?
Walter Model died aged 54. He was born on 24 January 1891 and died on 21 April 1945.
German field marshal noted for his defensive strategies during World War II
Did you know?Often called Hitler's Fireman, he was frequently sent to stabilise failing front lines during the latter half of the conflict.
Otto Moritz Walter Model (IPA:; 24 January 1891 – 21 April 1945) was a German Generalfeldmarschall during World War II. Although he was a hard-driving, aggressive panzer commander early in the war, Model became best known as a practitioner of defensive warfare.
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- Age at death
- 54
- Would be
- 135
- Years since death
- 81
- Born
- January 24, 1891 · Genthin, Germany
- Died
- April 21, 1945
- Cause of death
- Shot to the head
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Military
Family
- Child
- Hansgeorg Model
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