Helmut Bruck | |
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Born | 16 February 1913 Kittlitztreben |
Died | 25 August 2001 Veitlahm |
(aged 88)
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
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Years of service | 1935–45 |
Rank | Oberst |
Commands held |
StG 77 SG 77 SG 151 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Helmut Bruck (16 February 1913 – 25 August 2001) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of 860 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew 973 missions.