Karl-Heinz Schulz-Lepel

Karl-Heinz Schulz-Lepel (14 May 1914 – 16 January 1993) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Demyansk Shield
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * German Cross in Gold (12 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 September 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and chief of the 6./Grenadier-Regiment 552