Karl Gümbel

Karl Gümbel (24 June 1888 – 28 October 1970) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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 Gümbel was captured by Allied forces in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 516