Werner von Bercken

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Werner Rudolf Alfred Fedor von Bercken
Born (1897-02-08)8 February 1897
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Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held Infanterie-Regiment 84
102. Infanterie-Division
558. Volksgrenadier-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Werner Rudolf Alfred Fedor von Bercken (8 February 1897 – 29 February 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Von Bercken was taken prisoner of war by the Red Army on 28 April 1945 in the Vistula Spit and release from captivity 10 October 1955.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
10 December 1943 Bei den schweren Abwehrkämpfen der letzten Wochen im mittleren Frontabschnitt hat sich die schlesische 102. Infanteriedivision unter Oberst von Bercken besonders ausgezeichnet.[4] In the heavy defensive battles in the middle sector of the front has the Silesian 102nd Infantry Division under Colonel von Bercken particularly excelled in the recent weeks.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Thomas & Wegmann 1987, p. 398.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 36.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 110.
  4. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 624.

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Military offices
Preceded by
General der Infanterie Otto Hitzfeld
Commander of 102. Infanterie-Division
5 November 1943 – March 1945
Succeeded by
Oberst Ludwig