Gerhard Berthold

Military Person

1891 – 1942

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Who was Gerhard Berthold?

Gerhard Berthold was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Gerhard Berthold was killed on 14 April 1942 in Yukhnov, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.

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Born
Mar 12, 1891
Schneeberg
Also known as
  • Бертхольд, Герхард
Died
Apr 14, 1942
Yukhnov

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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