About Erhard Berner
Lived 1894 – 1960 (aged 65). Erhard Berner was a German military personnel.
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.
Awards and decorations German Cross in Gold on 24 December 1941 as Major in Infanterie-Regiment 508 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1945 as Oberst and commander of Jäger-Regiment 28
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Who was Erhard Berner?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1894–1960)
When was Erhard Berner born?
Erhard Berner was born on 12 September 1894 in Schellenberg.
When did Erhard Berner die?
Erhard Berner died on 25 July 1960 in Hanover.
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Erhard Berner was a military personnel.
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Erhard Berner was German.
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