Diedrich Bruns

Diedrich Bruns (17 March 1897 – 29 October 1988) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (17 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Crimea Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (5 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 August 1942 as Major der Reserve and commander of II. / Infanterie-Regiment 16