Erich Petersen
| Erich Karl Alexander Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 August 1889 Heidelberg |
| Died | 4 July 1963 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
Heer (1909–41) Luftwaffe (1941–45) |
| Years of service | 1909–45 |
| Rank | General der Flieger |
| Commands held |
7. Flieger-Division IV. Luftwaffe-Field-Corps LXXXX Army-Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards | German Cross |
Erich Karl Alexander Petersen (25 August 1889 – 4 July 1963) was a German general during the Second World War. Petersen served as commander of the 7. Flieger-Division, until being tapped for promotion to commanding general of the IV. Luftwaffe-Field-Corps. He also served as commanding general of the LXXXX Army-Corps, before being captured, tried and acquitted of war crimes by the French, from 8 May 1945 – 18 January 1950.
Decorations & Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd and 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold: on 2 April 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 7. Flieger-Division
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (17 September 1944)
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalmajor Alfred Sturm |
Commander of 7. Flieger-Division 1 June 1941 – 1 August 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Richard Heidrich |
| Preceded by General der Flakartillerie Gerhard Hoffmann |
Commander of IV Luftwaffe Corps / LXXXX Corps 1 August 1943 – 7 May 1945 (end of war) |
Succeeded by None |
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