Gerhard Pick

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Gerhard Pick
Born 17 November 1910
Graudenz
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Dortmund
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1928–45
Rank Oberstleutnant
Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 577
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Gerhard Otto Pick (17 November 1910 – 11 May 1987) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gerhard Pick was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until July 1945.

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1998, p. 155.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 276.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 73.

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