Helmut Bruck
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Helmut Bruck (16 February 1913 – 25 August 2001) was a German pilot during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. During his career he flew 973 missions.
Helmut Bruck | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 February 1913 |
| Died | 25 August 2001 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Service years | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands | StG 77 SG 77 SG 151 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (13 September 1939) & 1st Class (21 May 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 20 October 1942 as Hauptmann in the I./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 4 September 1941 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän in the 1./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77[3]
- Oak Leaves on 19 February 1943 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the I./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77[4]
