Carl Anders

Carl Ulrich Ernst Paul Anders (31 August 1893, Günz, Province of Pomerania – 28 January 1972) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several infantry divisions. 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. Carl Anders was captured in 1945 by Soviet troops and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Silver
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (26 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 484