Bruno Gesche
Bruno Gesche | |
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| Born | 5 November 1905 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 1982 West Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany (1933–1945) |
| Branch | Schutzstaffel (SS) |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer* |
| Unit | SS-Begleitkommando des Führers, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking, 16th SS Panzergrenadier Division Reichsführer-SS |
| Battles / wars | World War II, Eastern front |
Bruno Gesche (5 November 1905 – 7 August 1982) rose to the rank of Obersturmbannführer (lieutenant colonel equivalent) in the SS in Nazi Germany. He was a member of Adolf Hitler's entourage and the fourth commander of Hitler's personal bodyguard (originally known as the SS-Begleitkommando des Führers, later known as Führerbegleitkommando) for the periods June 1934 – April 1942 and December 1942 – December 1944.