Erich Karl Alexander Petersen (25 August 1889 – 4 July 1963) was a German officer and general during the Second World War.

At the beginning of WWII, he was a colonel and commander of the Grenz-Infanterie-Regiment 125 at the Westwall.

He participated in the Battle of France and the Balkans campaign (World War II).

He also served as commanding general of the LXXXX Army Corps.

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