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Karl Baier

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1937–45

Service/branch
  
Heer

Name
  
Karl Baier

Died
  
23 November 1970(1970-11-23) (aged 54) Kassel

Rank
  
Hauptmann of the Reserves

Commands held
  
II./Grenadier-Regiment 1036

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Karl Baier (4 April 1916 – 23 November 1970) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • Close Combat Clasp
  • in Bronze
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 1036

    • References

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