Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Eerste Luitenant-Vlieger-Waarnemer (Flying Officer)

Unit:

Bombardeervliegtuigafdeling, 1e Luchtvaartregiment, Wapen der Militaire Luchtvaart

Awarded on:

May 6th, 1946

Lieuitenanat pilot/observer Künzel was pilot in command of the T-V 854 on a mission of three T-V’s (escorted by D-XXI fighters) in the direction of Waalhaven, which was to be bombed. Right after dropping their bombs, the three bombers were attacked by German fighters and T-V 862 and T-V 854 were shot down near Oud-Beijerland (Hoekse Waard). All crewmembers except conscript Sergeant Hartog aboard T-V 854 lost their lives.

465th Award.
Royal Decree No. 6 dated May 6th, 1946.
Awarded posthumously.