Karl Britzelmayr

Karl Britzelmayr (26 May 1894 – 9 March 1988) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Karl Britzelmayr
Born	(1894-05-26)26 May 1894 Passau, German Empire
Died	9 March 1988(1988-03-09) (aged 93) Landshut, Bavaria, West Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	57 Infanterie-Division 276. Volksgrenadier-Division 347. Infanterie-Division 19. Volksgrenadier-Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 February 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 217^[1]
• German Cross in Gold on 9 June 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 217^[2]