Hans Bergen

Hans Bergen (5 March 1890 – 17 February 1957) 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. Hans Bergen was captured in 1945 by the Western Allies and was released in 1947

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (26 November 1939)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver (24 December 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (15 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 187