About Gerhard Berthold
Lived 1891 – 1942 (aged 51). Gerhard Berthold was a German military personnel.
Gerhard Berthold (12 March 1891 – 14 April 1942) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Berthold was killed on 14 April 1942 in Zaytseva Gora, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Awards and decorations
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (15 September 1939) & 1st Class (1 October 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 December 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 31. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Gerhard Berthold?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1891–1942)
When was Gerhard Berthold born?
Gerhard Berthold was born on 12 March 1891 in Schneeberg.
When did Gerhard Berthold die?
Gerhard Berthold died on 14 April 1942.
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Gerhard Berthold was a military personnel.
What nationality was Gerhard Berthold?
Gerhard Berthold was German.
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