Karl Baier

Karl Baier
Born 4 April 1916
Homburg
Died 23 November 1970(1970-11-23) (aged 54)
Kassel
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1937–1945
Rank Hauptmann der Reserves
Commands held II./Grenadier-Regiment 1036
Battles/wars

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Karl Baier (4 April 1916 – 23 November 1970) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 103.
Bibliography
  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbĂĽndeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.

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