Ernst Sieler

Ernst Sieler (22 August 1893 – 6 October 1983) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LIX. Corps. 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. Ernst Sieler was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (23 February 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 46
 * 502nd Oak Leaves on 24 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 304. Infanterie-Division