Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Ritterkreuz Action of Albrecht Kuntze

Albrecht Kuntze (25 December 1912 - 5 July 1943) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 16 May 1940 as Oberleutnant and Flugzeugführer in 6.Staffel / II.Gruppe / Kampfgeschwader 26 (KG 26). The medal was awarded for his actions during the Norwegian campaign. Flying from Bergen, he inflicted severe damage on a British cruiser and successfully attacked important British strongpoints around Namsos.



Source :
https://aukro.cz/army-albrecht-kuntze-reprint-kopie-foto-13x18-cm-7001528354
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/85042/Kuntze-Albrecht.htm

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