| Siegfried Korth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1922 Grünewald |
| Died | 22 September 1996 Wertach, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) |
| Unit | 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer |
| 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 |
Siegfried Korth was an Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in February 1945, when in command of the 3rd Squadron, 18 SS Cavalry Regiment, 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer, while fighting on the Hungarian Front attempting to break out of the encirclement at Budapest. [1][2]