Bruno Chrobek

Bruno Chrobek (9 October 1895 – 10 December 1942) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Bruno Chrobek was killed on 10 December 1942, during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (4 October 1939)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (8 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 July 1940 as Major and commander of I./Infanterie-Regiment 54