Robert Berger (officer)

Robert Johannes Berger (20 February 1914 – 10 June 1982) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (7 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1944 as Major and commander of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 2