Karl-Heinz Becker (Jäger Regiment)
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Karl-Heinz Becker
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| Born | 2 October 1920 Kassel, Prussia, Weimar Republic |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant of the Reserves |
| Unit | Jäger-Regiment 228 |
| Commands held | II./Jäger-Regiment 228 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl-Heinz Becker (born 2 October 1920) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant of the Reserves 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
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- Kuban Shield
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 March 1944 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the II./Jäger-Regiment 228[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 108.
Bibliography
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