Georg Karck | |
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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]