Georg Karck

Georg Karck
Nickname Oschi
Born 11 June 1911
Segeburg, Germany
Died 3 July 1944
Normandy, France
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen-SS
Years of service 1931–1944
Rank Sturmbannführer
Unit 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Inantry Assault Badge in Silver
Close Combat Clasp in Bronze
Panzer Badge in Bronze
Tank Destruction Badge in Silver
Wound Badge in Black
Eastern Front Medal
Honour Chevron for the Old Guard

Georg Karck (11 June 1911 — 3 July 1944) was a Sturmbannführer (Major) in the Waffen-SS who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He joined the SS on the 1 October 1931 and issued with the SS service number 17 690. he was the commander of the 9th Company, 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment, 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler When he was awarded the Knight's Cross.[1]

He went on to command the 2nd Battalion, 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment LSSAH, and was killed in a road traffic accident in Normandy, France.[2]

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