Rudolf von Berger
(18.06.1848 - 01.03.1929)
place of birth:  Ulm
Königreich Württemberg:  Div-Kdr,  Generalleutnant ch. z.D.


Rudolf von Berger commanded Württemberg's 26. Landwehr-Division during the final few months of Great War.  As a Sekonde-Lieutenant, he was a combatant during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and was decorated with the Eisernes Kreuz II (Iron Cross 2nd Class.) Berger opted for a military career and in 1895 was elevated into Württemberg's nobility with the non-inheritable title of "Ritter von Berger."  By 1904, he had attained the rank of Generalmajor and was in command of 51. Infanterie-Brigade. In 1906 and 1907, he served as Commandant of Royal Capital Stuttgart Garrison headquarters and thereafter retired from active duty with the brevet rank of Generalleutnant and the corresponding title of Exzellenz (Excellency.)

Soon after Germany's invasion into Belgium and France, Generalleutnant z.D. von Berger was reactivated in order to serve as Acting Commander at 54. Infanterie-Brigade Headquarters in Ulm. Within a few weeks, however, the general was deployed to the Western Front to lead 51. Ersatz-Infanterie-Brigade. He remained with this unit until summer of 1918 when he was assigned as commander of 26. Landwehr-Division. Von Berger's father, Rudolf Sr., was an Oberst who was fatally wounded during the Franco-Prussian conflict. His younger brother Hermann was a volunteer soldier who was also killed in action in 1870.

	Generalleutnant	14.04.1907  (charakter)
	Eisernes Kreuz II	Deutsch-Französischer Krieg  1870–1871
	Württemberg MVO	30.11.1895  Ritter