Years of service 1914–20
1936–45 Rank Oberst Service/branch German Army | Name Alfred Bruer Other work Police officer | |
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1920)
Nazi Germany Commands held Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 155
21. Panzer-Division Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Battle of France
Balkans Campaign
Operation Battleaxe
Operation Crusader
Battle of Gazala
Battle of Bir Hakeim
First Battle of El Alamein
Battle of Alam el Halfa
Second Battle of El Alamein
Tunisia Campaign
Battle of the Kasserine Pass Died February 12, 1976, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Battle of France, Balkan Campaign | ||
Alfred Bruer (4 November 1897 – 12 February 1976) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who briefly commanded the 21st Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Bruer surrendered to the Allied troops following the fall of Tunisia in 1943.
Awards and decorations
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