Erich Petersen
| Erich Karl Alexander Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 August 1889 |
| Died | 4 July 1963 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | General der Flieger |
| Commands held |
7th Air Division IV. Luftwaffe-Field-Corps LXXXX Army-Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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 7th Air 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. Following the war, he was tried and acquitted of war crimes in France. He was released on 18 January 1950.
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| 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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