Alfred Bruer
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Alfred Bruer | |
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| Born | 4 November 1897 |
| Died | 12 February 1976 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire  Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands | 21st Panzer Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Alfred Bruer (4 November 1897 – 12 February 1976) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who briefly commanded the 21st Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Bruer surrendered to the Allied troops following the fall of Tunisia in 1943.
Awards and decorations
[edit | edit source]- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 July 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 155[1]
References
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 125.
Bibliography
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Categories:
- 1897 births
- 1976 deaths
- German Army personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Recipients of the Silver Medal of Military Valor
- German prisoners of war in World War II held by the United Kingdom
- People from the Kingdom of Württemberg
- Military personnel from Baden-Württemberg