Albert Brunner | |
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Born | 17 July 1918 Mergentheim |
Died | 7 May 1943 Petsamo, Finland | (aged 24)
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1939–1943 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel (staff sergeant) |
Unit | Jagdgeschwader 5 |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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.[1] The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.