Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1939–45 Waffen SS Name Karl Picus Rank Obersturmfuhrer | Service/branch Waffen SS Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class Died August 4, 1997, Kiel, Germany Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Karl Picus (20 November 1916 – 4 August 1997) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 17 April 1945, while in the 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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