Erich Schneider
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Erich Schneider (12 August 1894 – 3 August 1980) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Erich Schneider | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1894 |
| Died | 3 August 1980 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 4th Panzer Division 14th Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (22 September 1915) & 1st Class (26 October 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 June 1941) & 1st Class (16 July 1941)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 5 May 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of the 4. Panzer-Division[2]
- Oak Leaves on 6 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 14. Infanterie-Division[3]
