Ludwig Merker (1 September 1894 – 14 March 1964) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Awards and decorations Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1941 as Oberst and commander of 215th Infantry Regiment. Further reading References Citations Bibliography 1894 births 1964 deaths People from the Kingdom of Württemberg People from Künzelsau German Army personnel of World War I Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) Reichswehr personnel Military personnel of Württemberg Military personnel from Baden-Württemberg German Army generals of World War II