Hans Bruhn

Hans Bruhn (31 December 1910 – 4 April 1952) 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

 * Sudetenland Medal (9 January 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (14 November 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (10 June 1942)
 * in Silver (26 December 1942)
 * in Gold (18 August 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (8 June 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (23 July 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (31 March 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 December 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 29 December 1942 as Oberleutnant and Chef 3./Grenadier-Regiment 90