Rolf Bering

Rolf Bering (20 June 1912 – 2 August 1993) was a highly decorated Major 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. Rolf Bering was captured by American troops in early May 1945 and was released later that month.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * West Wall Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * German Cross in Gold (29 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945 as Major commander of Fähnrichs-Regiment 1 / Division "Märkisch Friedland"