Karl Schulz (Kriegsmarine)

Karl Schulz (12 January 1906 – 12 June 1995) was a highly decorated Kapitänleutnant der Reserves in the Kriegsmarine 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

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (16 April 1940)
 * 1st Class (29 April 1941)
 * Minesweeper War Badge
 * German Cross in Gold on 4 March 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves on Vorpostenboot VP-1509/15. Vorpostenflottille
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 August 1944 as Oberleutnant zur See and Group leader and commander of Vorpostenboot VP-1509 in the 15. Vorpostenflottille