Oberstleutnant der Schupo Kārlis GERBERS

[VJK]

Kārlis GERBERS
Oberstleutnant der Schupo
born: 28 May 1896 in Jaunsvirlauka parish
died: 2 Aug 1966 in Göteborg, Sweden

WWI service:
Aug 1915 - Feb 1916: Mobilised into the Russian Army, served in the 178. Infantry Regiment
Feb 1916 - Dec 1916: Served in the Latvian Reserve Rifle Battalion
Dec 1916 - Aug 1917: Served in the Latvian Reserve Rifle Regiment
Aug 1917 - Apr 1918: Served in the 3. Kurzeme Latvian Rifle Regiment
Apr 1918: Released from active duty

Latvian Army service:
9 Sep 1919 - Dec 1919: Joined the Latvian Army as a 1st Lieutenant, served in the 7 Sigulda Inf. Reg.
Dec 1919 - 30 Dec 1919: Served in the Latgale Divison Ersatz Battalion
30 Dec 1919 - 1936: Served in the 12. Bauska Infantry Regiment
1936 - Mar 1940: Battalion commander, 7. Sigulda Infantry Regiment
Mar 1940 - Sep 1940: Intendant, 12. Bauska Infantry Regiment
Sep 1940 - 20 Jun 1941: Transferred to the 227. Rifle Regiment, XXIV Territorial Rifle Corps
20 Jun 1941: Deserted from the Red Army

Promotions:
Lieutenant: Oct 1917
1st Lieutenant:
Captain: 1923
Lt. Colonel: 1936

WWII service:
25 Feb 1942 - Dec 1942: Kdr. 22. Schuma Battalion
Aug 1943 - Feb 1944: Kdr. 22. Schuma Battalion
Feb 1944 - 23 Jul 1944: Kdr. I Battalion, Lettische Freiwilligen Polizei Regiment 2
23 Jul 1944 - 29 Jul 1944: Kdr. 322-F Schuma Battalion
Oct 1944 - ? : Kdr. 266-E Schuma Battalion

Latvian Awards:
Order of the Three Stars, V Class
Order of Viesturs, IV Class with Swords

Other Awards:
EK II: 15 Dec 1943

Married in 1924 to Marta Garoza.

VJK

[Phil Don]

For the 4 biographies, thank you VJK

Phil.