| Karl Heinz Lichte | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1920 Wanne-Eickel, Germany |
| Died | 24 January 2005 (aged 84) Bielefeld, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Hauptsturmführer |
| Unit | 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking |
| 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 Panzer Badge in Silver Wound Badge in Gold Tank Destruction Badge x 2 |
Karl Heinz Lichte (28 August 1920 — 24 January 2005) was a Hauptsturmführer (Captain) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Karl Heinz Lichte was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 5th Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking on the 25 March 1945.
The award was for his actions during the battle for Budapest in January 1945 and the support he gave to the assaulting Division. He advanced from Tata with his company into the Soviet flank, destroying 40 guns and 6 tanks without loss to his own force.[1][2][3]