Walter Bruning

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1935–45 Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 507		Service/branch Heer Rank Major Name Walter Bruning
Died 1 March 1971(1971-03-01) (aged 55) Munich

Walter Bruning (2 April 1915 – 1 March 1971) was a highly decorated Major 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 (29 June 1940)

1st Class (4 July 1941)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black (3 July 1941)

in Silver (20 December 1943)

Infantry Assault Badge (7 November 1940)

Eastern Front Medal (12 August 1942)

German Cross in Gold (30 August 1944)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 January 1942 as Leutnant and Chef III./Infanterie-Regiment 508

References

Walter Bruning Wikipedia

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