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Gunther Bergerhoff

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1940–45

Name
  
Gunther Bergerhoff

Service/branch
  
Heer

Unit
  
Grenadier-Regiment 162

Died
  
6 May 1991(1991-05-06) (aged 78) Bochum

Rank
  
Oberleutnant der Reserves

Dr. jur. Gunther Bergerhoff (12 December 1912 – 6 May 1991) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserves in the Wehrmacht 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • in Gold
  • Close Combat Clasp
  • in Bronze
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • German Cross in Gold
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as Oberleutnant der Reserves and adjutant of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 162

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