Erhard Berner
German general (1894–1960)
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Erhard-Heinrich Berner (12 September 1894 – 25 July 1960) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Berner surrendered to the Red Army in 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Born12 September 1894
Schellerhau
Died25 July 1960 (aged 65)
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Erhard Berner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 September 1894 Schellerhau |
| Died | 25 July 1960 (aged 65) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 76th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 24 December 1941 as Major in Infanterie-Regiment 508[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1945 as Oberst and commander of Jäger-Regiment 28[2]
