Lothar Berger | |
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Born | Halberstadt | 31 December 1900
Died | 5 November 1971 Bad Schwartau | (aged 70)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1918–20 1924–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 75th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Lothar Berger (31 December 1900 – 5 November 1971) was a German general ( Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 75th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Berger initially surrendered to the Soviet forces in May 1945, but was transferred to British custody and was released in 1946.
Lothar Berger | |
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Born | Halberstadt | 31 December 1900
Died | 5 November 1971 Bad Schwartau | (aged 70)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1918–20 1924–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 75th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Lothar Berger (31 December 1900 – 5 November 1971) was a German general ( Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 75th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Berger initially surrendered to the Soviet forces in May 1945, but was transferred to British custody and was released in 1946.