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. Awards Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (7 October 1941) Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1939) in Black German Cross in Gold on 15 June 1942 as Feldwebel in the I./Jagdgeschwader 54 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 March 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 4./Jagdgeschwader 54 Notes References Citations Bibliography External links TracesOfWar.com Ritterkreuztraeger 1939-1945 Aces of the Luftwaffe 1920 births 1943 deaths Luftwaffe pilots German World War II flying aces Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Luftwaffe personnel killed in World War II Aviators killed by being shot down Military personnel from Munich