Karl Bieg

Karl Bieg (13 September 1909 – 12 October 1993) was a highly decorated Major 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 Bieg was captured by American troops in May 1945, he was later handed over to British troops before being released in August 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 September 1941)
 * West Wall Medal (15 March 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (25 September 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver (7 October 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (11 November 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (31 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 17 September 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of II. / Grenadier-Regiment 868