Erwin Sander
Erwin Sander | |
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Born | 5 March 1892 |
Died | 7 December 1962(1962-12-07) (aged 70) |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1910–20 1935–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 170th Infantry Division 245th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erwin Sander (5 March 1892 – 7 December 1962) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 September 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 170. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 301.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Walter Wittke | Commander of 170. Infanterie-Division 8 January 1942 – 15 February 1943 | Succeeded by Generalleutnant Walther Krause |
Preceded by None | Commander of 245. Infanterie-Division 8 April 1943 – 1 April 1945 | Succeeded by Generalmajor Kuno Dewitz |