Erwin Sander
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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.
Born5 March 1892
Died7 December 1962 (aged 70)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Erwin Sander | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1892 |
| Died | 7 December 1962 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1910–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 170th Infantry Division 245th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | 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]