Walter Brucker

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./Jäger-Regiment 56