Karl Decker
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This article is about the German World War II commander. For the Austrian footballer, see Karl Decker (footballer).
Karl Decker (30 November 1897 – 21 April 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who committed suicide in the Ruhr Pocket on 21 April 1945. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
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Born | (1897-11-30)30 November 1897 Borntin, Farther Pomerania, German Empire |
Died | 21 April 1945(1945-04-21) (aged 47) Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany (to 1945) |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands held | 5th Panzer Division XXXIX Panzer Korps |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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