Karl Schlamelcher

Karl Schlamelcher
Born 21 September 1912
Sankt Andreasberg, Germany
Died 28 June 1948
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen SS
Years of service 1939–1945
Rank Standartenführer
Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42

Karl Schlamelcher was a Standartenführer (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.

Standartenführer Karl Schlamelcher was awarded the Knight's Cross in March 1943 while in command of the III.Battalion, 5th SS Panzer Artillery Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking. [1][2]

References

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Further reading

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Mitcham, Jr.Samuel, Retreat to the Reich, Stackpole books 2007. ISBN 081173384X
  • Henschler Henri & Fay Will, Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS, 1943-45 Stackpole Books, 2003. ISBN 0811729052
  • Mitcham Samuel, The German Defeat in the East, 1944-45,Stackpole Books, 2007. ISBN 0811733718