Eberhardt Telkamp (May 8, 1914 - May 20, 1992) was an Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.Eberhardt Telkamp was born on the 8 May 1914 in Leer, Ostfriesland. He volunteered to join the SS-VT.