(1914 - 1943) German military officer and recipient of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Torley was recognized for his gallant offensive and defensive actions against superior Soviet forces while leading a company of the Infanterie-Regiment (motorized) 60, 16. Infanterie-Division. Killed in action. Rare war-date S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, nicely signed at the lower-left. Fine.