Karl von Graffen

Karl von Graffen (6 June 1893 – 1 November 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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 von Graffen was taken prisoner in May 1945 by British troops and was released in March 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg)
 * Military Merit Cross, 1st class (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)
 * Military Merit Cross 3rd class with War Decoration (Austria-Hungary)
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 58. Infanterie-Division
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th with 1st class