Victor Bruck

Victor Bruck (15 July 1916 – 4 February 1998) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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 December 1942)
 * 1st Class (7 January 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (23 September 1943)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (22 November 1944)
 * War Merit Cross
 * 2nd Class (1 February 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (3 September 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (28 August 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (6 August 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 October 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 October 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserves and commander of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 376