Günther Tonne

Military Person

1916 – 1943

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Who was Günther Tonne?

Günther Tonne was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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Born
May 21, 1916
Frankfurt (Oder)
Died
Jul 15, 1943
Reggio Calabria

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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