Bruno Gerloch
German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Bruno Gerloch

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German General and Knight's Cross recipients
Gender:
Male
Places:
Germany
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Knight
Work field:
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Birth:
11 November 1890(Cieszyn)
Death:
3 September 1954(Vienna)
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Bruno Gerloch (11 November 1890 – 3 September 1954) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Bruno Gerloch was captured by Ken Dunton of the Lincoln Welland Regiment "B" Company Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

  • Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
  • Iron Cross (1939)
    • 2nd Class
    • 1st Class
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • German Cross in Gold (8 February 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 September 1940 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 90
  • Fellgiebel 2000, p. 162.