Herbert Berger
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Herbert Berger
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Born | 24 November 1912 Markersdorf |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Rüsselsheim |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 |
Rank | Leutnant of the Reserves |
Unit | 10./Grenadier-Regiment "Feldherrnhalle" |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Berger (24 November 1912 – 16 December 2000) was a highly decorated Leutnant of the Reserves 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (28 June 1940)
- 1st Class (25 September 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 20 November 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 10./Infanterie-Regiment "Feldherrnhalle"[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 10./Grenadier-Regiment "Feldherrnhalle"[2]
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