Date of birth:

May 19th, 1912 (Königsberg/Easternprussia, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Friedrich Wilhelm von Bernhardi finally reached the rank of Oberstleutnant. He served with Aufklärungs-Abteilung 150, as Ia 3.Kavallerie-Brigade and with Grenadier-Regiment 46. From April 1945 until December 15th, 1949 he was a POW to the Soviets. From 1957 until 1969 he served with the Bundeswehr.

Promotions:
March 1st, 1934: Leutnant;
October 1st, 1936: Oberleutnant;
March 1st, 1940: Rittmeister;
June 1st, 1943: Major.

Career:
April 1st, 1931: Heer;
?: Kommandeur Aufklärungs-Abteilung 150;
January 22nd, 1944 - February 29th, 1944: Ia, 3. Kavallerie-Brigade;
May 12th, 1944: Führer Füsilier-Regiment 46.

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• Photo 1: 50. Infanterie-Division
• - PATZWALL, K. & SCHERZER, V., Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941-1945, Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall, Norderstedt, 2001.
  - Royal Decree No. 78/15 January 1943, published in Monitorul Oficial No. 90/16 April 1943
  - Beurteilung
  - Divisionstagesbefehl Nr. 9, 50. Infanterie-Division, 18 März 1942