Gustav-Adolf Bruns

Gustav-Adolf Bruns (22 January 1902 – 4 November 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Gustav-Adolf Bruns died 4 November 1945 in Hannover from wounds suffered during the Battle of Königsberg.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (22 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (29 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 October 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 74