Walter Jost (25 July 1896 – 24 April 1945) was a German general during

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. He was a recipient of the

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. Jost was killed in action on 24 April 1945 in

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. Troops under his command participated in the Ronchidoso massacre in

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between 28 and 30 November 1944, when 66 civilians were executed.

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on 31 March 1942 as ''

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'' and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 75

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