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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

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