Karl Freiherr von Lersner

Dipl.-Ing Karl Freiherr von Lersner (1 July 1898 – 25 January 1943) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Karl Freiherr von Lersner was killed on 25 January 1943 near Orel, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor and on 12 March 1943 was awarded the Knight's Cross.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 537