Herbert Broennle | |
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Born | 25 December 1920 Munich, Free State of Bavaria, Weimar Republic |
Died | 4 July 1943 near Lake Lentini, Fascist Italy | (aged 22)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ |
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Years of service | 1940–43 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit |
JG 54 JG 53 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Broennle (25 December 1920 – 4 July 1943) was a 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.
Herbert Broennle | |
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Born | 25 December 1920 Munich, Free State of Bavaria, Weimar Republic |
Died | 4 July 1943 near Lake Lentini, Fascist Italy | (aged 22)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ |
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Years of service | 1940–43 |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit |
JG 54 JG 53 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Broennle (25 December 1920 – 4 July 1943) was a 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.