Lothar Berger
German general (1900–1971)
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Lothar Berger (31 December 1900 – 5 November 1971) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 75th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Berger initially surrendered to the Soviet forces in May 1945, but was transferred to British custody and was released in 1946.
Born31 December 1900
Died5 November 1971 (aged 70)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy
Lothar Berger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1900 |
| Died | 5 November 1971 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1918–1920 1924–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 75th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (28 July 1918) & 1st Class (24 September 1920)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (30 September 1939) & 1st Class (2 October 1939)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
