Karl Decker

Karl Decker
Born(1897-11-30)30 November 1897
Borntin, Farther Pomerania, German Empire
Died21 April 1945(1945-04-21) (aged 47)
Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Nazi Germany
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Years of service1914–1945
RankGeneral der Panzertruppe
Commands5th Panzer Division
XXXIX Panzer Korps
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

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.