Lothar Berger
Lothar Berger was a German general 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 5 August 1940 as Major and commander of III. / Infanterie-Regiment 84
- * 806th Oak Leaves on 28 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of Brigade z.b.V.100 / XXXX.Panzer-Korps