Leonard Berney
| Leonard Berney | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 April 1920 London, England |
| Died | 7 March 2016 (aged 95) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Commands held | Military Governor of Schleswig-Holstein |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Other work | Company Managing Director |
Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard Berney (11 April 1920 – 7 March 2016) was a British soldier who was the first British officer to liberate Bergen-Belsen.[1][2]
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