Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmbannfuhrer | Years of service 1938–45 Name Jacob Fick Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Service number NSDAP #153,672
SS #3,247 Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Eastern Front Medal
Wound Badge in Black
Infantry Assault Badge Died April 22, 2004, Goslar, Germany Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Gotz von Berlichingen | ||
Jacob Fick (17 January 1912 — 22 April 2004) was an Obersturmbannfuhrer (Lieutenant Colonel), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Jacob Fick born in Ulm on the 17 January 1912, was one of the early volunteers for the SS as can be seen by his SS service number 3,247, he was also a member of the NSDAP party number 153,672.
Fick was the commander of the I.Battalion, SS Langemark Regiment, Das Reich Division when he was awarded the Knight's Cross in April 1943. He later went on to command the 37th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment in the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Gotz von Berlichingen. He was also in command of the Division for 4 days in March 1945.
Fick survived the war and later changed his name to Jacob Briehl Fick.