Josefine Brunner

Josefine Brunner (, 26 February 1909 – 9 September 1943) was an Austrian socialist, resistance member and victim of the Nazi regime. Her code name was Erika.

Family Brunner was born on 26 February 1909 in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria to a working class family. After leaving school, she worked as a domestic servant. She lived with socialist Alois Brunner [ de] from 1935, before they were married in 1938. She completed special training in use of espionage techniques, including couriering. operating under the code name Erika.

Brunner and her husband were arrested in 1942 and were sentenced to death on 28 May 1943. without being allowed to see each other before their deaths.

Legacy In 1988, a commemorative plaque was erected at the train station square in Wörgl in honour of Brunner and her husband.