Allegiance Nazi Germany Unit II./Flak-Regiment 43 Service/branch Luftwaffe | Years of service 1941–45 Name Emil Berner | |
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Rank Unteroffizier of the Reserves Battles/wars World War II
North African Campaign
Battle of Gazala
Battle of Bir Hakeim
First Battle of El Alamein
Operation Shingle Died June 13, 2008, Engen, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars North African Campaign, Battle of Gazala | ||
Emil Berner (4 December 1921 – 13 June 2008) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier of the Reserves in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Emil Berner was captured by French troops in April 1945 and was released in May 1945.
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