Walter Brucker

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1937–45 Name Walter Brucker		Service/branch Heer Rank Oberstleutnant
Died 13 November 2001(2001-11-13) (aged 82) Schwabisch Hall Commands held 1./Grenadier-Regiment 1083

Walter Brucker (14 December 1918 – 13 November 2001) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (26 May 1940)

1st Class (7 September 1941)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black (26 May 1940)

Close Combat Clasp

in Bronze (4 September 1943)

Infantry Assault Badge (1 August 1941)

Eastern Front Medal (30 July 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 April 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of III./Jager-Regiment 56

References

Walter Brucker Wikipedia

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