Karl Böttcher
Karl Böttcher, born in Toruń, was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Böttcher served in the Deutsches Afrikakorps under Erwin Rommel where he commanded an artillery regiment. Later Böttcher was made commander of the 21st Panzer Division. Böttcher surrendered to the Western Allies on May 8th, 1945 and was interned until June 25th, 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Frederickscross
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 1st Class
- Memel Medal
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 December 1941 as generalmajor and commander of 21st Panzer Division
- Italian Military Order of Savoy