Albert Brunner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Bad Mergentheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About Albert Brunner
- 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.
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