Axel Bruns


 * This article is about a German soldier. You may also be looking for an Australian scholar: Axel Bruns (scholar).

'''Dr. jur. Axel Bruns''' (7 June 1915 – 21 April 1990) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserves 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 (27 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (12 December 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (23 August 1941)
 * in Silver (7 September 1942)
 * in Gold (26 February 1945)
 * Eastern Front Medal (3 August 1942)
 * General Assault Badge (25 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 August 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserves and leader of the 7. / Artillerie-Regiment 241