Years of service 1919–20
1935–45 Name Gustav-Adolf Bruns Rank Oberst | Other work Police Officer Service/branch German Army | |
Born 22 January 1902
Enger ( 1902-01-22 ) Allegiance Weimar Republic (to 1920)
Nazi Germany Commands held Panzergrenadier-Regiment 73
Panzergrenadier-Regiment 74 Battles/wars World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
East Prussian Offensive
Battle of Konigsberg Died November 4, 1945, Hanover, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France | ||
Gustav-Adolf Bruns (22 January 1902 – 4 November 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gustav-Adolf Bruns died 4 November 1945 in Hannover from wounds suffered during the Battle of Konigsberg.
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