Wilhelm Bergien
Friedrich Wilhelm Bergien (born July 14, 1916 in Michelau , Strasburg district ; † May 2, 1989 in Lüneburg ) was a German officer, most recently in the rank of Brigadier General of the Bundeswehr .
Career
Wilhelm Bergien joined the Wehrmacht in April 1936 and pursued a career as an officer. After the usual promotions, he was last promoted to major in the Wehrmacht on July 1, 1944 .
After the formation of the Bundeswehr, he joined them and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on January 16, 1958 with effect from November 1, 1957, and to brigadier general with effect from April 1, 1968 . In his last assignment, he was in command of Artillery Command 3 from April 1, 1968 to the end of September 1973, and was then retired.
Publications
- Paperback for conscripts and the Bundeswehr reserves. Edited by Heinz Karst and partly by Wilhelm Bergien, Walhalla and Praetoria Verlag , Regensburg, loose-leaf collection, several editions.
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bergien. In: The Generals and Admirals of the Bundeswehr 1955–1997. The military careers. Volume I, Biblio Verlag, 1998, p. 136. ISBN 978-3-764-81700-8
Individual evidence
- ↑ [1]
- ^ Wehrkunde: Organ of the Society for Wehrkunde, Volume 17, Verlag Europäische Wehrkunde, 1968, p. 271 [2]
- ↑ Bulletin of the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government, issues 1–165, Deutscher Bundes-Verlag, 1968, p. 257 [3]
- ^ Wehrkunde: Organ of the Society for Wehrkunde, Volume 22, Verlag Europäische Wehrkunde, 1973, p. 379 [4]
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| SURNAME | Bergien, Wilhelm |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bergien, Friedrich Wilhelm (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German officer, most recently Brigadier General |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 14, 1916 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Michelau , Strasburg district |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 2, 1989 |
| Place of death | Luneburg |