Context : Arzelino 'Lino' Masarie (10 October 1912 -- 9 August 1944) was a Sturmbannführer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who 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. Lino Masarie was born on the 10 October 1912, he volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf. 
Answer : World War II
Which war did Lino Masarie participate in?