Josef Bruetsch

Josef Bruetsch (14 November 1921 – 15 September 1995) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 17 March 1945 as Unteroffizier and Gruppenführer in the 1./Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 305