Werner Canders

Werner Canders (25 March 1914 – 23 April 1993) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Werner Canders was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in January 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class(1 April 1935)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (19 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (1 July 1940)
 * in Silver (27 October 1941)
 * in Gold (17 March 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (14 August 1943)
 * in Silver (9 June 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (23 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (29 July 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (28 April 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold on 28 July 1942 as Hauptmann in the 2./Infanterie-Regiment 408
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as Major and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 408