Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1944

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in heavy bombardment missions in the air offensive against the enemy over Continental Europe. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by this officer upon these occaisions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Froces of the United States."

General Orders No.443, 3rd Bomb Division, 14 August 1944.
Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1944

General Orders No.443, 3rd Bomb Division, 14 August 1944.
Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1944

General Orders No.443, 3rd Bomb Division, 14 August 1944.
Third Air Medal received in the form of a second bronze oak leaf to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1944

General Orders No.443, 3rd Bomb Division, 14 August 1944.
Fourth Air Medal received in the form of a third bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1944

General Orders No.443, 3rd Bomb Division, 14 August 1944.
Fifth Air Medal received in the form of a fourth bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the frist AIr Medal.
Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

860th Bombardment Squadron, 493rd Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

February 1st, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while serving as lead pilot of group and squadron formations on heavy bombardment missions against the enemy. Captain Bruck, demonstrating exeptional piloting ability, led combat formations on successful attacks against Cologne, Germany, 14 October 1944; Darmstadt, Germany, 12 December 1944; and Homburg, Germany 14 October 1944, despite adverse weather conditions and anti-aircraft fire on each occaision. The high degree of flying skill and courageous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Bruck on these occaisions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

General Orders No.120, 3rd Air Division, 1 February 1945.
Awarded posthumously.