Karl Baier

Karl Baier (4 April 1916 – 23 November 1970) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserves 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
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserves and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 1036