Walter Brüning

Walter Brüning (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