Karl-Heinz Lichte – SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 “Wiking”
Postwar Signature of Karl-Heinz Lichte, who earned the German Cross in Gold, 2 Panzer Destruction Badges and Knight’s Cross with SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Knight’s Cross awarded for his actions during the relief efforts toward Budepest in January 1945. Near the town of Tata he and his Kompanie succeeded in rolling up a Soviet Pakfront from the flank, destroyed 40 guns and 6 tanks without friendly losses. By this action the forward march of the Division was enabled, and Lichte would be appropriately recognized.
The date for the awarding of the Knights Cross has yet been unconfirmed. Is part of the by SS-Obergruppenführer Dietrich with 6.SS-Panzerarmee awarded decorations on 6th May 1945.
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Postwar Signature of Karl-Heinz Lichte, who earned the German Cross in Gold, 2 Panzer Destruction Badges and Knight’s Cross with SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 of the 5. SS-Panzer-Division “Wiking”.
Knight’s Cross awarded for his actions during the relief efforts toward Budepest in January 1945. Near the town of Tata he and his Kompanie succeeded in rolling up a Soviet Pakfront from the flank, destroyed 40 guns and 6 tanks without friendly losses. By this action the forward march of the Division was enabled, and Lichte would be appropriately recognized.
The date for the awarding of the Knights Cross has yet been unconfirmed. Is part of the by SS-Obergruppenführer Dietrich with 6.SS-Panzerarmee awarded decorations on 6th May 1945.