The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl Bieg was captured by American troops in May 1945, he was later handed over to British troops before being released in August 1945. Bibliography.
Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (2 October 1936) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (17 June 1940) 1st Class (2 September 1941) West Wall Medal (15 March 1940) Wound Badge (1939) in Black in Silver (25 September 1944) Close Combat Clasp in Bronze in Silver (7 October 1944) Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (11 November 1941) Eastern Front Medal (31 August 1942) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of World War II/Grenadier-Regiment 868.
