Bruno Karczewski

Bruno Karczewski (18 March 1913 – 1 July 1971) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (16 May 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 12 March 1944 as Major and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 162
 * 767th Oak Leaves on 5 March 1945 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 176