Hans-Karl Wittig

Hans-Karl Wittig (27 July 1918 – 29 December 1984) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve in the Fallschirmjäger 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. Hans-Karl Wittig was captured by British forces in September 1944 and was held in captivity until 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (7 September 1938)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (20 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (1 October 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (20 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 February 1944 as Feldwebel and leader of the 11./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1
 * Armelband Crete (20 May 1943)