Karl-Heinz Fischer

Karl-Heinz Fischer (23 July 1913 – 12 August 1993) was a highly decorated Obersteuermann der Reserve in the Kriegsmarine 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (30 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (29 April 1943)
 * Minesweeper War Badge (1 February 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (29 April 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 May 1943 as Steuermannsmaat and coxswain on Vorpostenboot VP-711 in the 7. Vorpostenflottille
 * Naval Front Clasp in Bronze (1 May 1945)