Karl Eiden

Karl Georg Eiden (20 January 1917 – 20 August 1987) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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

 * Anschluss Medal
 * West Wall Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 August 1940)
 * 1st Class (24 November 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Crimea Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 8.(MG)/Grenadier-Regiment 97