Walter Jost

Walter Jost (25 July 1896 – 24 April 1945) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Jost was killed in action on 24 April 1945 in Villadose. Troops under his command participated in the Ronchidoso massacre in Emilia-Romagna between 28 and 30 November 1944, when 66 civilians were executed. Provided by Wikipedia