Johannes Bruhn
| Johannes Bruhn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1898 |
| Died | 20 November 1954 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
Army (Wehrmacht) Bundesgrenzschutz |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 553. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Bundesgrenzschutz |
Johannes Bruhn (10 July 1898 – 20 November 1954) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. In 1951 he joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards), retiring in 1954.
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 17 November 1941 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regimentsstab z.b.V. 818[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artilleriekommandeur 149[2]
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Previously 553. Infanterie-Division |
Commander of 553. Volksgrenadier-Division 30 September 1944 - 22 November 1944 |
Succeeded by Oberst Erich Löhr |
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