Erich Schneider

'''Dipl.-Ing. Erich Schneider''' (12 August 1894 – 3 August 1980) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1915)
 * 1st Class (26 October 1916)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (16 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 5 May 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of the 4. Panzer-Division
 * 768th Oak Leaves on 6 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 14. Infanterie-Division