Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer | Years of service 1940–1945 Name Karl Lichte Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Panzer Badge in Silver
Wound Badge in Gold
Tank Destruction Badge x 2 Died January 24, 2005, Bielefeld, Germany Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Karl Heinz Lichte (28 August 1920 – 24 January 2005) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Heinz Lichte was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 5th Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking on the 6 May 1945.
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