Erich Schneider

For the German politician, see Erich Schneider (politician).

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(1980-08-03) (aged 85)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	4th Panzer Division 14th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	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]