Karl Schümers

Karl Schümers (17 October 1905 – 16 August 1944) was a high-ranking commander in the Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei (police) of Nazi Germany during World War II. He commanded the SS Polizei Division in July – August 1944 and was directly or indirectly involved in many of the major atrocities committed in Greece during 1944. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1942.

Karl Schümers
Born17 October 1905
Düsseldorf, German Empire
Died16 August 1944(1944-08-16) (aged 38)
Árta, German-occupied Greece
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen-SS
Years of service1939–44
RankSS-Brigadeführer
UnitSS Polizei Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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