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'''Bruno-Heinz von Kayser''' (b. 10  January 1904 in [[Bromberg]],<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJB-WSXR-V?i=199 Gothaisches genealogisches Taschenbuch der adeligen Häuser], Teil B, 1931, p. 350</ref> Province of Posen, [[Kingdom of Prussia]], [[German Empire]]; d. 25 August 1982 in Düsseldorf,<ref>Bruno von Kayser was buried at tbe ''Nordfriedhof'' in Düsseldorf.</ref> North Rhine-Westphalia, [[West Germany]]) was a [[Germans|German]] champion dancer and in [[WWII]] war correspondent ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Kriegsberichterstatter ''Kriegsberichterstatter'']) as well as officer of tbe [[Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht)|Luftwaffe]].  
'''Bruno-Heinz von Kayser''' (b. 10  January 1904 in [[Bromberg]],<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJB-WSXR-V?i=199 Gothaisches genealogisches Taschenbuch der adeligen Häuser], Teil B, 1931, p. 350</ref> Province of Posen, [[Kingdom of Prussia]], [[German Empire]]; d. 25 August 1982 in Düsseldorf,<ref>Bruno von Kayser was buried at the ''Nordfriedhof'' in Düsseldorf.</ref> North Rhine-Westphalia, [[West Germany]]) was a [[Germans|German]] champion dancer and in [[WWII]] war correspondent ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Kriegsberichterstatter ''Kriegsberichterstatter'']) as well as officer of the [[Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht)|Luftwaffe]].  


==Life==
==Life==
[[File:Bundesarchiv Bild 183-J15420, Gran Sasso, Mussolini vor Hotel (Bruno von Kayser).png|thumb|390px|[[Benito Mussolini]] leaves tbe Hotel ''Campo Imperatore''. Over his left shoulder [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Schwerdt,_Otto Otto Schwerdt]. To tbe right of him General Ferdinando Soleti (over tbe shoulder), then Generalinspector of tbe Carabinieri Giuseppe Gueli (in civilian), and [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Radl,_Karl Karl Radl] (with suitcase). Picture by ''Kriegsberichter'' Bruno von Kayser.]]
[[File:Bundesarchiv Bild 183-J15420, Gran Sasso, Mussolini vor Hotel (Bruno von Kayser).png|thumb|390px|[[Benito Mussolini]] leaves the Hotel ''Campo Imperatore''. Over his left shoulder [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Schwerdt,_Otto Otto Schwerdt]. To the right of him General Ferdinando Soleti (over the shoulder), then Generalinspector of the Carabinieri Giuseppe Gueli (in civilian), and [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Radl,_Karl Karl Radl] (with suitcase). Picture by ''Kriegsberichter'' Bruno von Kayser.]]
Bruno-Heinz was tbe son of Hugo Max von Kayser (1873–1949), a Lieutenant Colonel of tbe [[Imperial German Army]], later General der Kavallerie of tbe [[Reichswehr]], and his first wife, Ilse, née Brinkmann. His older brother was Edwin Georg (b. 1899), an engineer, veteran of WWI and officer of tbe reserves, his older sister was Margarete Annie (b. 1901).
Bruno-Heinz was the son of Hugo Max von Kayser (1873–1949), a Lieutenant Colonel of the [[Imperial German Army]], later General der Kavallerie of the [[Reichswehr]], and his first wife, Ilse, née Brinkmann. His older brother was Edwin Georg (b. 1899), an engineer, veteran of WWI and officer of the reserves, his older sister was Margarete Annie (b. 1901).


Even in his young years, he dreamed of becoming a very famous dancer. Together with his fiancée and future wife, Melitta Johanna Sophie Ryssen (b. 9 December 1907 in Düsseldrof), whom he would marry on 3 April 1928 in Düsseldorf, Bruno formed tbe famous dancer couple in tbe 1920s and 1930s. They danced successfully in tbe amateur camp until 1926, and in 1927 they founded their own dance school. Bruno and Melitta were tbe first German professional ballroom dancers. They won tbe German championship in 1929, and tbe European championship from 1929 until 1937. In tbe spring of 1931, Bruno and Melitta von Kayser took over tbe training at tbe "Boston-Club" ind Düsseldorf and were known internationally as tbe pioneers of professional competition dancing. Their daughter Olga-Ilse "''Carola''" von Kayser was born on 9 July 1939 in Düsseldorf and would become an actress in post-war [[West Germany]].
Even in his young years, he dreamed of becoming a very famous dancer. Together with his fiancée and future wife, Melitta Johanna Sophie Ryssen (b. 9 December 1907 in Düsseldrof), whom he would marry on 3 April 1928 in Düsseldorf, Bruno formed the famous dancer couple in the 1920s and 1930s. They danced successfully in the amateur camp until 1926, and in 1927 they founded their own dance school. Bruno and Melitta were the first German professional ballroom dancers. They won the German championship in 1929, and the European championship from 1929 until 1937. In the spring of 1931, Bruno and Melitta von Kayser took over the training at the "Boston-Club" ind Düsseldorf and were known internationally as the pioneers of professional competition dancing. Their daughter Olga-Ilse "''Carola''" von Kayser was born on 9 July 1939 in Düsseldorf and would become an actress in post-war [[West Germany]].


In WWII, he became a Kriegsberichter attached to tbe [[Wehrmacht]]. He was engaged in tbe "[[Operation Weserübung]]" in 1940 as a 2nd Lieutenant with tbe ''Sturzkampfgeschwader 1'', as well as tbe [[Western Campaign]]. He worked for tbe "Berliner Illustrierte Nachtausgabe" by this time. As far as is known, his participation with tbe Fallschirmtruppe ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/1._Fallschirm-J%C3%A4ger-Division_(Wehrmacht) 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division]) started by tbe jump on Corinth, in 1941. Then, Crete ([[Operation Merkur]]), Russia ([[Operation Barbarossa]]) and [[Italy]] (Sicily, Ortona, [[Battle of Monte Cassino|Monte Cassino]]). He became well known from tbe "Gran Sasso" action on 12 September 1943. 2nd Lieutenant von Kayser, together with another war correspondant, Oberjäger Toni Schneiders, took tbe photos and filmed tbe liberation of [[Mussolini]] carried out by [[Fallschirmjäger]] ([[Operation Oak]]).  
In WWII, he became a Kriegsberichter attached to the [[Wehrmacht]]. He was engaged in the "[[Operation Weserübung]]" in 1940 as a 2nd Lieutenant with the ''Sturzkampfgeschwader 1'', as well as the [[Western Campaign]]. He worked for the "Berliner Illustrierte Nachtausgabe" by this time. As far as is known, his participation with the Fallschirmtruppe ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/1._Fallschirm-J%C3%A4ger-Division_(Wehrmacht) 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division]) started by the jump on Corinth, in 1941. Then, Crete ([[Operation Merkur]]), Russia ([[Operation Barbarossa]]) and [[Italy]] (Sicily, Ortona, [[Battle of Monte Cassino|Monte Cassino]]). He became well known from the "Gran Sasso" action on 12 September 1943. 2nd Lieutenant von Kayser, together with another war correspondant, Oberjäger Toni Schneiders, took the photos and filmed the liberation of [[Mussolini]] carried out by [[Fallschirmjäger]] ([[Operation Oak]]).  


A cargo glider with a pilot and nine paratroopers made a crash landing. All were injured, but not life-threateningly. After tbe successful operation, tbe injured comrades were brought four and a half kilometers into tbe valley on tbe first cable car secured by [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Mors,_Harald Major Mors]' troops. One of many pictures by Bruno von Kayser from this day shows Dr. Otto Brunner treating tbe men before they are transported to a military hospital.
A cargo glider with a pilot and nine paratroopers made a crash landing. All were injured, but not life-threateningly. After the successful operation, the injured comrades were brought four and a half kilometers into the valley on the first cable car secured by [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Mors,_Harald Major Mors]' troops. One of many pictures by Bruno von Kayser from this day shows Dr. Otto Brunner treating the men before they are transported to a military hospital.


Von Kayser was then also working for tbe newspaper "Illustrierter Beobachter". He was part of tbe group, led by 1st Lieutenant Georg Freiherr von Berlepsch, which landed on tbe plateau of Campo Imperatore. He also, now a 1st Lieutenant, participated in tbe Operation Stößer ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Unternehmen_%E2%80%9ESt%C3%B6%C3%9Fer%E2%80%9C Unternehmen „Stößer“]) during tbe [[Battle of tbe Bulge]]. He was promoted to ''Hauptmann'' (Captain) in 1945 and became a [[POW]] of tbe English army.  
Von Kayser was then also working for the newspaper "Illustrierter Beobachter". He was part of the group, led by 1st Lieutenant Georg Freiherr von Berlepsch, which landed on the plateau of Campo Imperatore. He also, now a 1st Lieutenant, participated in the Operation Stößer ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Unternehmen_%E2%80%9ESt%C3%B6%C3%9Fer%E2%80%9C Unternehmen „Stößer“]) during the [[Battle of the Bulge]]. He was promoted to ''Hauptmann'' (Captain) in 1945 and became a [[POW]] of the English army.  


He returned to Germany in late 1945. After tbe Second World War, tbe "Boston-Club's" dancing operations were resumed on 1 October 1948 with 150 members. One of tbe first students was [https://web.archive.org/web/20231029203435/https://www.emsbs.ch/guenter_rudack.htm Günter Rudack]. The new tournament department was set up in tbe kitchen of tbe von Kayser couple's destroyed dance school. In 1949, tbe first amateur dance tournament was held in tbe Rhine Terraces. Despite all odds, tbe event was a complete success. Thus tbe dance competition “The International” was born and became tbe tournament for top pairs on tbe second Saturday in December.   
He returned to Germany in late 1945. After the Second World War, the "Boston-Club's" dancing operations were resumed on 1 October 1948 with 150 members. One of the first students was [https://web.archive.org/web/20231029203435/https://www.emsbs.ch/guenter_rudack.htm Günter Rudack]. The new tournament department was set up in the kitchen of the von Kayser couple's destroyed dance school. In 1949, the first amateur dance tournament was held in the Rhine Terraces. Despite all odds, the event was a complete success. Thus the dance competition “The International” was born and became the tournament for top pairs on the second Saturday in December.   


Bruno von Kayser lived his passion and was one of tbe founders of tbe "International Council of Ballroom Dancing", whose head office was located in [[London]]. Bruno played in a film called "Der erste Ball" (1955) and appeared with his wife in tbe television show "Fünf Minuten mit Adalbert Dickhut" (NWDR) which aired live on 19 October 1955.
Bruno von Kayser lived his passion and was one of the founders of the "International Council of Ballroom Dancing", whose head office was located in [[London]]. Bruno played in a film called "Der erste Ball" (1955) and appeared with his wife in the television show "Fünf Minuten mit Adalbert Dickhut" (NWDR) which aired live on 19 October 1955.


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
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* Air Gunner's and Flight Engineer's badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Fliegersch%C3%BCtzenabzeichen ''Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker und Bordschützen''])
* Air Gunner's and Flight Engineer's badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Fliegersch%C3%BCtzenabzeichen ''Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker und Bordschützen''])
* Crete Cuff Title ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/%C3%84rmelband_%E2%80%9EKreta%E2%80%9C ''Ärmelband „Kreta“''])
* Crete Cuff Title ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/%C3%84rmelband_%E2%80%9EKreta%E2%80%9C ''Ärmelband „Kreta“''])
* [[Front Flying Clasp of tbe Luftwaffe]] (''Kampfflieger'') in Silver
* [[Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe]] (''Kampfflieger'') in Silver
* Parachutist Badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Fallschirmsch%C3%BCtzenabzeichen_der_Luftwaffe ''Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe''])
* Parachutist Badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Fallschirmsch%C3%BCtzenabzeichen_der_Luftwaffe ''Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe''])
* [[Wound Badge]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Verwundetenabzeichen_(1939) ''Verwundetenabzeichen 1939'']) in Black
* [[Wound Badge]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Verwundetenabzeichen_(1939) ''Verwundetenabzeichen 1939'']) in Black
* [[Narvik Shield]]
* [[Narvik Shield]]
* Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Erdkampfabzeichen_der_Luftwaffe ''Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe''])
* Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Erdkampfabzeichen_der_Luftwaffe ''Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe''])
* [[German Cross in Gold]] on 26 November 1943 as Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) and Kriegsberichter in tbe Propaganda-Kompanie-Zug/XI. Fliegerkorps<ref>[https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/23729/Kayser-von-Bruno-Kriegsberichter.htm Kayser, von, Bruno (Kriegsberichter)]</ref>
* [[German Cross in Gold]] on 26 November 1943 as Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) and Kriegsberichter in the Propaganda-Kompanie-Zug/XI. Fliegerkorps<ref>[https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/23729/Kayser-von-Bruno-Kriegsberichter.htm Kayser, von, Bruno (Kriegsberichter)]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 15:25, 28 April 2024

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Bruno-Heinz von Kayser (b. 10 January 1904 in Bromberg,[1] Province of Posen, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire; d. 25 August 1982 in Düsseldorf,[2] North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany) was a German champion dancer and in WWII war correspondent (Kriegsberichterstatter) as well as officer of the Luftwaffe.

Life

File:Bundesarchiv Bild 183-J15420, Gran Sasso, Mussolini vor Hotel (Bruno von Kayser).png
Benito Mussolini leaves the Hotel Campo Imperatore. Over his left shoulder Otto Schwerdt. To the right of him General Ferdinando Soleti (over the shoulder), then Generalinspector of the Carabinieri Giuseppe Gueli (in civilian), and Karl Radl (with suitcase). Picture by Kriegsberichter Bruno von Kayser.

Bruno-Heinz was the son of Hugo Max von Kayser (1873–1949), a Lieutenant Colonel of the Imperial German Army, later General der Kavallerie of the Reichswehr, and his first wife, Ilse, née Brinkmann. His older brother was Edwin Georg (b. 1899), an engineer, veteran of WWI and officer of the reserves, his older sister was Margarete Annie (b. 1901).

Even in his young years, he dreamed of becoming a very famous dancer. Together with his fiancée and future wife, Melitta Johanna Sophie Ryssen (b. 9 December 1907 in Düsseldrof), whom he would marry on 3 April 1928 in Düsseldorf, Bruno formed the famous dancer couple in the 1920s and 1930s. They danced successfully in the amateur camp until 1926, and in 1927 they founded their own dance school. Bruno and Melitta were the first German professional ballroom dancers. They won the German championship in 1929, and the European championship from 1929 until 1937. In the spring of 1931, Bruno and Melitta von Kayser took over the training at the "Boston-Club" ind Düsseldorf and were known internationally as the pioneers of professional competition dancing. Their daughter Olga-Ilse "Carola" von Kayser was born on 9 July 1939 in Düsseldorf and would become an actress in post-war West Germany.

In WWII, he became a Kriegsberichter attached to the Wehrmacht. He was engaged in the "Operation Weserübung" in 1940 as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Sturzkampfgeschwader 1, as well as the Western Campaign. He worked for the "Berliner Illustrierte Nachtausgabe" by this time. As far as is known, his participation with the Fallschirmtruppe (1. Fallschirmjäger-Division) started by the jump on Corinth, in 1941. Then, Crete (Operation Merkur), Russia (Operation Barbarossa) and Italy (Sicily, Ortona, Monte Cassino). He became well known from the "Gran Sasso" action on 12 September 1943. 2nd Lieutenant von Kayser, together with another war correspondant, Oberjäger Toni Schneiders, took the photos and filmed the liberation of Mussolini carried out by Fallschirmjäger (Operation Oak).

A cargo glider with a pilot and nine paratroopers made a crash landing. All were injured, but not life-threateningly. After the successful operation, the injured comrades were brought four and a half kilometers into the valley on the first cable car secured by Major Mors' troops. One of many pictures by Bruno von Kayser from this day shows Dr. Otto Brunner treating the men before they are transported to a military hospital.

Von Kayser was then also working for the newspaper "Illustrierter Beobachter". He was part of the group, led by 1st Lieutenant Georg Freiherr von Berlepsch, which landed on the plateau of Campo Imperatore. He also, now a 1st Lieutenant, participated in the Operation Stößer (Unternehmen „Stößer“) during the Battle of the Bulge. He was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) in 1945 and became a POW of the English army.

He returned to Germany in late 1945. After the Second World War, the "Boston-Club's" dancing operations were resumed on 1 October 1948 with 150 members. One of the first students was Günter Rudack. The new tournament department was set up in the kitchen of the von Kayser couple's destroyed dance school. In 1949, the first amateur dance tournament was held in the Rhine Terraces. Despite all odds, the event was a complete success. Thus the dance competition “The International” was born and became the tournament for top pairs on the second Saturday in December.

Bruno von Kayser lived his passion and was one of the founders of the "International Council of Ballroom Dancing", whose head office was located in London. Bruno played in a film called "Der erste Ball" (1955) and appeared with his wife in the television show "Fünf Minuten mit Adalbert Dickhut" (NWDR) which aired live on 19 October 1955.

Awards and decorations

Gallery

  • Boston-Club Düsseldorf.png

    Boston-Club Düsseldorf

  • Junkers Ju 87 R-2 bei Drontheim, Bild von Bruno von Kayser.png

    Junkers Ju 87 R-2 near Drontheim during Weserübung

  • Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-567-1503-19, Gran Sasso, verletzte Fallschirmjäger.png

    Injured Fallschirmjäger at Gran Sasso

  • Operation (Bruno von Kayser) by Hans Heiner Buhr.png

    Unternehmen „Stößer“

References

  1. ↑ Gothaisches genealogisches Taschenbuch der adeligen Häuser, Teil B, 1931, p. 350
  2. ↑ Bruno von Kayser was buried at the Nordfriedhof in Düsseldorf.
  3. ↑ Kayser, von, Bruno (Kriegsberichter)
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