Johann Brucker

Johann Brucker (21 March 1913 – 8 March 1966) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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. Johann Brucker joined the Bundeswehr after the war and retired in 1963.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (30 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (27 August 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (3 August 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (30 October 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (25 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (18 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 959