Erich Abraham

Erich Abraham (27 March 1895 – 7 March 1971) was a German general of Infantry, serving during World War II. Abraham commanded the LXIII. Armeekorps on the Western Front in 1945.

Abraham was born in Marienburg in West Prussia. He died in Wiesbaden.

Military career

Erich Abraham voluntered for military service on 4 August 1914 and on 11 July 1915 was assigned to Infanterie-Regiment 341 as a Leutnant of the military reserves. Oberleutnant Abaraham left the military service on 20 May 1920 and joined police as a Leutnant. On 15 October 1935 he again joined the military service holding the rank of Major and as a company commander was assigned to Infanterie-Regiment 18.

Awards

• 1914 Iron Cross, second and first class with 1939 claps
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
• Knight's Cross (13 November 1942)
• Oak Leaves (26 June 1944)
• Infantry Assault Badge
• German Cross in Gold (7 March 1942)
• Order of the Crown of Romania, commander grade

References

External links

• Erich Abraham @ Lexikon der Wehrmacht