Years of service 1940–43 Name Herbert Broennle | ||
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Battles/wars World War IIOperation BarbarossaDefense of the Reich Died July 4, 1943, Lago di Lentini, Italy Unit Jagdgeschwader 54, Jagdgeschwader 53 |
Herbert Broennle (25 December 1920 – 4 July 1943) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Herbert Broennle was killed on 4 July 1943 when he was shot down and crashed north of Lake Lentini in Italy. He was credited with 58 victories in 387 missions.
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