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Karl-Maria Demelhuber (May 26th, 1896 - March 18th, 1988) was an Obergruppenführer (General) in the Waffen-SS and a Heer (Army) officer who served in both World War I and II. During World War II, Demelhuber commanded the SS-Standarte Germania, 6. SS-Gebirgs-Division Nord, XII. SS-Armeekorps and XVI. SS-Armeekorps. He was also winner of Deutsches Kreuz in Silber (German Cross in silver), and the prestigious Finnish Vapaudenristin ritarikunta.