Gerhard Berthold
Gerhard Berthold (12 March 1891 – 14 April 1942) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Berthold was killed on 14 April 1942 in Zaytseva Gora, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Gerhard Berthold | |
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| Born | 12 March 1891 Schneeberg |
| Died | 14 April 1942 (aged 51) Kaluga Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Commands held | 31st Infantry Division XXXXIII Army Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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