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Albert Bürger

1913 – 1996

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient

Architect Firefighter

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About Albert Bürger

Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 82). Albert Bürger was a German architect and firefighter.

Albert Bürger (13 June 1913 – 16 March 1996) was a fire official in West Germany. During World War II, he served in the Luftwaffe and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 April 1945 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves in the staff of the 4th Flak Division. Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Merit Cross 1st Class (Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) (31 May 1953) Grand Merit Cross (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz) (17 June 1970) Grand Merit Cross with Star (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz mit Stern) (13 June 1978) Grand Merit Cross with Star and Sash (Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband') (24 July 1981)

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Important facts

Born

13 June 1913, Schwäbisch Gmünd

Birth century

20th century

Died

16 March 1996, Rottweil

Occupation

Architect, firefighter

Nationality

Germany

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Iron Cross, 1st class; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Fire Brigade Cross of Honor; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Honorary citizenship

Also known as

Albert Buerger

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Albert Bürger's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Bürger?

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1913-1996)

When was Albert Bürger born?

Albert Bürger was born on 13 June 1913 in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

When did Albert Bürger die?

Albert Bürger died on 16 March 1996 in Rottweil.

What was Albert Bürger's occupation?

Albert Bürger was an architect and firefighter.

What nationality was Albert Bürger?

Albert Bürger was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Bürger

· Wikidata: Q2637742

· DBpedia: Albert Bürger (firefighter)

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