Karl Arndt

Karl Hermann Arndt (10 March 1892 – 30 December 1981) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl Arndt was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (3 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (26 January 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (31 July 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (31 December 1934)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 1st Class (2 October 1936)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (17 June 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (19 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 2 July 1944 as Generalleutnant in the 359. Infanterie-Division
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 23 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 511
 * 719th Oak Leaves on 1 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 359. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (22 January 1945)