| Jacob Fick | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1912 |
| Died | 22 April 2004 (aged 92) |
| Place of birth | Ulm, Germany |
| Place of death | Austria |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
 Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1938–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
| Unit |
2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Eastern Front Medal Wound Badge in Black Infantry Assault Badge |
Jacob Fick (17 January 1912 — 22 April 2004) was an Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Jacob Fick born in Ulm on the 17 January 1912, was one of the early volunteers for the SS as can be seen by his SS service number 3 247, he was also a member of the NSDAP party number 153 672.
Fick was the commander of the I.Battalion, SS Langemark Regiment, Das Reich Division when he was awarded the Knight's Cross in April 1943. He later went on to command the 37th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment in the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Götz von Berlichingen. He was also in command of the Division for 4 days in March 1945.[1]
Fick survived war and later changed his name to Jacob Briehl Fick.
References[]
- Mattson, Gregory SS-The realm. The History of the Second SS division, 1939-45. Staplehurst 2002, ISBN 1-86227-144-5
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Mitcham, Jr.Samuel, Retreat to the Reich, Stackpole books 2007. ISBN 0-8117-3384-X