Werner Canders Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 25, 1914
Birth place	Berlin , Germany
Date of death	April 23, 1993
Place of death	Germany , Neumünster

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allegiance	Nazi Germany (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad World War II Battle of France Battle of Memel East Prussian Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Kampfgruppe of the 58. Infanterie-Division
service start	1931
service end	1945