Karl Brocks

Dr. Karl Brocks (29 January 1912 – 29 May 1972) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 (2 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (19 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Crimea Shield
 * Kuban Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal (28 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (10 July 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and regimental adjutant of Grenadier-Regiment 123