Gerhard Bruchmann

Gerhard Bruchmann (26 September 1918 – 31 October 1998) was a highly decorated Feldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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 (9 November 1941)
 * 1st Class (7 February 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (27 November 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 August 1943 as Unteroffizier and group leader in the 3./Grenadier-Regiment 12