Erhard Berner

Erhard-Heinrich Berner (12 September 1894 – 25 July 1960) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Erhard Berner was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (18 June 1915)
 * 1st Class (13 August 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (30 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 November 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 June 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1945 as Oberst and commander of Jäger-Regiment 28