Erich-Otto Schmidt

Erich-Otto Schmidt (17 August 1899 – 18 June 1959) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 352. Volksgrenadier Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 August 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 679