Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died June 28, 1948 Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–45 Name Karl Schlamelcher Battles and wars World War II Rank Standartenfuhrer | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Karl Schlamelcher (21 September 1912 – 28 June 1948) was a Standartenfuhrer (Colonel) 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.
Standartenfuhrer Karl Schlamelcher was awarded the Knight's Cross in March 1943 while in command of the III.Battalion, 5th SS Panzer Artillery Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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