Otto-Hermann Brücker

Otto-Hermann Adolf Brücker (17 October 1899 – 12 December 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Otto-Hermann Brücker was captured by Soviet troops in 1945, and released in 1955

Awards and decorations

 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (29 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (7 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (11 August 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 6. Volksgrenadier-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (30 March 1944)