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Bruno Kohnz

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Bruno Kohnz

Years of service
  
1936–45

Service/branch
  
German Army


Born
  
6 October 1914 Ochtendung (
1914-10-06
)

Rank
  
'Hauptmann of the Reserves

Unit
  
Jager-Regiment 207/97. Jager Division

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of the Caucasus Battle of Kursk

Died
  
April 4, 1945, Glubczyce, Poland

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Battle of the Caucasus, Battle of Kursk, World War II

Bruno Kohnz (6 October 1914 – 4 April 1945) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (11 November 1939)
  • 1st Class (17 November 1941)
  • Wound Badge
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • in Gold
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1 March 1942)
  • German Cross in Gold on 4 September 1942 as Oberfeldwebel in the 11./Jager-Regiment 207
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
  • Knight's Cross on 21 December 1942 as Oberfeldwebel of the Reserve and Zugfuhrer (platoon leader) on the 11./Jager-Regiment 207
  • 207th Oak Leaves on 6 March 1943 as Oberfeldwebel of the Reserves and Zugfuhrer (platoon leader) 11./Jager-Regiment 207

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