Paul Brucher

Paul Brucher (11 September 1916 – 18 March 1977) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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

 * West Wall Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 December 1939)
 * 1st Class (10 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (23 March 1942)
 * in Gold (29 April 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (18 October 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (?)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1941 as Leutnant and platoon leader in the 3./Infanterie-Regiment 447