Horst Hannig
1921–1943 (age 22)
Biography
Horst Hannig was a German airman who served during the Second World War. His service in the Luftwaffe came during the most intense period of aerial warfare in modern history, representing the experiences of young men called upon to serve in military aviation during this global conflict.
Hannig's life was cut short by the war, as he passed away in 1943 at only twenty-two years of age. His sacrifice represents the many young airmen who gave their lives during World War II, and his remains were interred in a German war cemetery, a testament to the international scope and human cost of the conflict.