Egbert Picker

Egbert Martin Picker (15 February 1895 – 27 March 1960) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Egbert Picker was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Silver
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1941 as Oberst and commander of Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 98