Albert Brunner Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 17, 1918
Birth place	Germany , Bad Mergentheim
Date of death	May 07, 1943
Place of death	Finland , Pechengsky District

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award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	World War II
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Jagdgeschwader 5
service start	1940
service end	1943