Johannes Bunzek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johannes Bunzek

German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient

Date of Birth: 22-May-1922

Place of Birth: Strzelce Opolskie, Opole Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 11-Dec-1943

Profession: aircraft pilot

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Johannes Bunzek

  • Johannes Bunzek (22 May 1922 – 11 December 1943) was a German 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.
  • Johannes Bunzek was killed on 11 December 1943 over Nikopol, Ukraine.
  • He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 6 April 1944.
  • During his career he was credited with 75 victories, all on the Eastern Front.

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