Karl Langesee

Karl Langesee (10 September 1910 – 4 March 1989) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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 (26 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (30 October 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (20 October 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 10 August 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of II./Jäger-Regiment 207
 * 211th Oak Leaves on 15 March 1943 as Major and commander of 	II./Jäger-Regiment 207