Karl Fleige

Karl Fleige (5 September 1905 in Hildesheim – 16 February 1975 in Erzhausen) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th and 3rd Class
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
 * U-boat War Badge (1939)
 * German Cross in Gold on 8 October 1943 as Oberleutnant zur See on U-18/30. Unterseeboots-Flottille
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 July 1944 as Oberleutnant zur See and commander of U-18