Theodor Wisch (shown here in the rank of Obersturmbannführer) received his Knight’s Cross as a Sturmbannführer on 15.9.1941, while commanding the II.Battalion (mot) SS-Motorisiert-Brigade “LAH” of the 1.SS-Division LAH.
His entire career was spent in Liebstandarte Adolf Hitler (LAH), which he joined in 1933 as one of the first volunteers. He became commander of the 1.SS-Division LAH in July 1943.