Karl Rixecker

Kapitänleutnant Karl Jakob Rixecker (18 November 1906 in Merchweiler – 22 September 1959 in Wetzlar) was a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) recipient during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award
 * 4th Class (2 October 1936)
 * 3rd Class (31 March 1937)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (10 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (24 April 1940)
 * Minesweeper War Badge (1 November 1940)
 * Memel Medal (1 November 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 May 1940 as Stabsobersteuermann and commander of Räumboot R-23 in the 1. Räumbootsflottille