Erwin Sander

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.

Erwin Sander
Born	5 March 1892
Died	7 December 1962(1962-12-07) (aged 70)
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Years of service	1910–1920 1935–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	170th Infantry Division 245th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Siege of Sevastopol Siege of Leningrad Siegfried Line Campaign Operation Market Garden
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]