Albert Brunner

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Unit Jagdgeschwader 5 Rank Oberfeldwebel		Years of service 1940–43 Service/branch Luftwaffe Name Albert Brunner
Died 7 May 1943(1943-05-07) (aged 24)Petsamo, Finland

Albert Brunner (17 July 1918 – 7 May 1943) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Brunner claimed 53 aerial victories, all over the Eastern Front. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Albert Brunner died on 7 May 1943 near Petsamo, Finland. Brunner died after his parachute failed to open.

Awards

Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (12 April 1943)

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class

1st Class

German Cross in Gold on 4 June 1943 as Oberfeldwebel in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 5

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 July 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 5

References

Albert Brunner Wikipedia

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