Erich Schneider

Military Person

1894 – 1980

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Who was Erich Schneider?

Dipl.-Ing. Erich Schneider was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Erich Schneider was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

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Born
Aug 12, 1894
Biedenkopf
Died
Aug 3, 1980
Wiesbaden

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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