Karl Brocks
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Karl Adolf Christian Brocks (29 January 1912 – 29 May 1972) was a German meteorologist who was a member of the Geophysical (later Meteorological) Institute of Hamburg University. In 1960 he was appointed full professor and head of the Institute.[1] During World War II, he served in the Wehrmacht and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Karl Brocks | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1912 |
| Died | 29 May 1972 (aged 60) |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
World War II awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and regimental adjutant of Grenadier-Regiment 123[2]