Alfred Bruer

Alfred Bruer (4 November 1897 – 12 February 1976) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht who briefly commanded the 21. Panzer-Division. 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. Alfred Bruer was captured by Allied troops following the fall of Tunisia in 1943. He was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 30 July 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 155
 * Silver Medal of Military Valor
 * Ärmelband Afrika