Werner von Bercken
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
About Werner von Bercken
Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 79). Werner von Bercken was a German military personnel and lieutenant general.
Werner von Bercken (8 February 1897 – 29 February 1976) was a 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. Bercken surrendered to the Red Army on 28 April 1945 in the Vistula Spit. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 10 October 1955.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 March 1915) & 1st Class (7 November 1916) Wound Badge (1914) in White (29 December 1918) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 102. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Werner von Bercken?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1897–1976)
When was Werner von Bercken born?
Werner von Bercken was born on 8 February 1897 in Opole.
When did Werner von Bercken die?
Werner von Bercken died on 29 February 1976 in Röttgen.
What was Werner von Bercken's occupation?
Werner von Bercken was a military personnel and lieutenant general.
What nationality was Werner von Bercken?
Werner von Bercken was German.
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