Erich Straube

Erich Straube (11 December 1887 – 31 March 1971) was a German general who held several corps level commands 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (11 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (5 May 1916)
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (17 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 19 July 1940 as Generalmajor and commander of 268.Infanterie-Division
 * 609th Oak Leaves on 30 September 1944 as General der Infanterie and commander of LXXIV.Armeekorps