| Karl Liecke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1910 Austria |
| Died | 8 September 1976 |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) |
| Unit | 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar (1st Croatian) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class |
Karl Liecke was a Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant 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.
Obersturmbannführer Karl Liecke was the commander of the II.Battalion, 3rd SS Schutzen Regiment before taking over command of the 27th Waffen Gebirgsjager Regiment, 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar (1st Croatian) in January 1945. He was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 27th Waffen Gebirgsjager Regiment near the end of the war on the 3 May 1945. [1][2]