Karl Beck (soldier)

Karl Beck (20 September 1911 – 17 January 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 Beck was killed on 17 January 1945 near Radom, Poland.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (9 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (22 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (21 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 April 1943 as Major and commander of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 290