- 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.