Karl Burdach

Karl Burdach (28 July 1891 – 30 December 1976) 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 Burdach was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (2 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (19 April 1917)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (30 October 1918)
 * Military Order of St. Henry (29 April 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (18 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 January 1940)
 * 1st Class (24 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (16 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 11. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (26 January 1944)