Years of service 1937–45 Service/branch German Army | Name Karl-Erich Berg | |
Born 30 May 1919
Bonn ( 1919-05-30 ) Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Commands held 2./Sturmgeschutz-Abteilung 191 Battles/wars World War II
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Kerch–Eltigen Operation
Crimean Offensive Died June 10, 2001, Hamburg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Kerch–Eltigen Operation, Crimean Offensive, World War II Rank Hauptmann (Wehrmacht), Major (Bundeswehr) |
Karl-Erich Berg (30 May 1919 – 10 June 2001) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Karl-Erich Berg was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in June 1945.
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