Karl Torley
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Karl Torley
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| Born | 16 October 1913 Iserlohn |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Kalynivka, Ukraine |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1935–44 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Commands held | I./Infanterie-Regiment 60 (mot.) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Karl Torley (16 October 1913 – 19 July 1943) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl Torley was killed on 19 July 1943 in Kalynivka, Ukraine. He was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 23 November 1941 as Oberleutnant and commander of 2./Infanterie-Regiment 60[2]
- 132nd Oak Leaves on 11 October 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of 1./Infanterie-Regiment 60 (mot.)[3]
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