Herbert Broennle
Herbert Brönnle | |
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| Born | 25 December 1920 Munich, Free State of Bavaria, Weimar Republic |
| Died | 4 July 1943 (aged 22) near Lake Lentini, Fascist Italy |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1940–1943 |
| Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
| Unit | JG 54, JG 53 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Herbert Brönnle (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. Broennle was killed on 4 July 1943 when he was shot down north of Lake Lentini in Italy. He was credited with 58 victories in 387 missions.