Herbert Berger

Herbert Berger (24 November 1912 – 16 December 2000) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (20 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 10./Grenadier-Regiment "Feldherrnhalle"