Karl Wanka

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Karl Wanka
Born 1 June 1914
Auschowitz, Bohemia
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Bad Kissingen
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1939–45
Rank Major of the Reserves
Commands held I./Grenadier-Regiment 53
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Karl Wanka (1 June 1914 – 3 May 1980) was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves 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. Karl Wanka was captured by American forces in May 1945, he was handed over to Czech forces and was forced to work in a uranium mine until 1956.

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1998, p. 414.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 354.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 83.

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