Johannes Bruhn
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
About Johannes Bruhn
Lived 1898 – 1954 (aged 56). Johannes Bruhn was a German soldier, police officer and 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 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artilleriekommandeur 149 Commander's Cross of the Federal Cross of Merit 1954
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Bruhn?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Johannes Bruhn born?
Johannes Bruhn was born on 10 July 1898 in Neumünster.
When did Johannes Bruhn die?
Johannes Bruhn died on 20 November 1954 in Lübeck.
What was Johannes Bruhn's occupation?
Johannes Bruhn was a soldier, police officer and bundesgrenzschutz.
What nationality was Johannes Bruhn?
Johannes Bruhn was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Bruhn. https://biography.guide/johannes-bruhn/
MLA: "Johannes Bruhn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johannes-bruhn/.
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