Rudolf Bruus
Rudolf Bruus (1 February 1916 Berdiansk, Taurida Governorate – 16 March 2005) was an Estonian military personnel (Lieutenant Colonel).[1][2]
In 1938 he graduated from the military school in Estonia.[2] In 1941 he started to fight for German military forces.[1] He was the commander of a German battalion.[2]
Awards:
- 1997: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, II class.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Eesti Sõjamuuseum - kindral Laidoneri Muuseum. Eesti ohvitserid 1918-1940". prosopos.esm.ee. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Suri kolonelleitnant Rudolf Bruus". Kaitsevägi (in Estonian). 18 March 2005. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Rudolf Bruus". www.president.ee. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
Categories:
- 1916 births
- 2005 deaths
- People from Berdiansk
- People from Berdyansky Uyezd
- Estonian military officers
- Soviet military personnel of World War II
- Estonian Waffen-SS personnel
- Soviet prisoners and detainees
- Recipients of the Iron Cross (1939), 1st class
- Recipients of the Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class
- Recipients of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Class II