Bruno Sutkus

Lithuanian-German SS soldier, sniper and recipient of the Iron Cross (1924–2003)
Person human Q2590123
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Bruno Sutkus

Summary

Bruno Sutkus is a human[1]. Born in Chkalovsk Microdistrict[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1924[3]. He died in Germany[4]. He died on August 29, 2003[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and sniper[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chkalovsk Microdistrict[2], Bruno Sutkus…
  • Bruno Sutkus passed away in Germany[4].
  • Bruno Sutkus was born on May 14, 1924[3].
  • Bruno Sutkus died on August 29, 2003[5].
  • Bruno Sutkus held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Bruno Sutkus held citizenship in Nazi Germany[10].
  • Bruno Sutkus held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Bruno Sutkus's professions included soldier[6].
  • Bruno Sutkus worked as a sniper[7].
  • Bruno Sutkus's field of work was military[12].
  • Bruno Sutkus's field of work was infantry[13].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[14].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Wound Badge (1939) in Black[15].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Iron Cross 1st Class[16].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Sniper’s Badge 3rd Step[17].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Named Reference in the Wehrmacht Communiqué[18].
  • Bruno Sutkus received the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver[19].
  • Bruno Sutkus was a member of Hitler Youth[20].
  • Bruno Sutkus was a member of Sturmabteilung[21].
  • Bruno Sutkus is recorded as male[22].
  • Bruno Sutkus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Bruno Sutkus's military branch is recorded as Waffen-SS[24].
  • Bruno Sutkus's Commons category is recorded as Bruno Sutkus[25].
  • Bruno Sutkus's military, police or special rank is recorded as Obergefreiter[26].
  • Bruno Sutkus's military, police or special rank is recorded as Scharführer[27].

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Origins and Family

Bruno Sutkus was born in Chkalovsk Microdistrict[2]. He was born on May 14, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and sniper[7]. Fields of work include military[12], an armed organization[28] and infantry[13], a branch of service[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Iron Cross 2nd Class[14], a grade of an order[30]; Wound Badge (1939) in Black[15], an award[31], in German Reich[32]; Iron Cross 1st Class[16], a grade of an order[33]; Sniper’s Badge 3rd Step[17]; Named Reference in the Wehrmacht Communiqué[18]; and Infantry Assault Badge in Silver[19], a grade of an order[34], in German Reich[35], founded in 1939[36].

Death and Burial

Bruno Sutkus died on August 29, 2003[5]. He passed away in Germany[4].

Why It Matters

Bruno Sutkus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Bruno Sutkus born?

Bruno Sutkus's place of birth was Chkalovsk Microdistrict[2].

Where did Bruno Sutkus die?

Bruno Sutkus passed away in Germany[4].

What did Bruno Sutkus do for work?

Bruno Sutkus worked as soldier[6] and sniper[7].

What awards did Bruno Sutkus receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross 2nd Class[14], Wound Badge (1939) in Black[15], Iron Cross 1st Class[16], and Sniper’s Badge 3rd Step[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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