Karl-Eric Bertram

Karl-Eric Bertram (20 October 1903 – 26 March 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe 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-Eric Betram was killed on 26 March 1945 near Neiße.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (12 December 1941)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Eastern Front Medal (24 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (2 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirm-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1 "Hermann Göring"