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Panther44
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Posted: 15 April 2007 at 18:30 \| IP Logged

Born in Riga Lithuania

Was the first of only two Kriegsmarine officers to receive the Diamonds to the Knights Cross. (Both awarded to U-boat skippers)

Became the commander of the Marineschule in Flensburg-Murwick.

Five days after the official end of the war, I was shot and killed by one of my own sentries after failing to identify myself after being challenged.

Edited by Panther44 on 15 April 2007 at 18:31

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Kaleun
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 12:27 \| IP Logged

Wolfgang Luth.

Here's one for you all: Born Beerfelde, Lebus. I was skipper of the most successful U-Boat patrol of the entire war, destroying 14 merchantmen for a gross tonnage of 86,699.

There's also another interesting fact about me - see if you can guess!

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Panther44
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 22:30 \| IP Logged

Sehr gut Herr Kaleun.

I believe you are refering to Gunter Hessler, Donitz's son in law??

Edited by Panther44 on 19 April 2007 at 23:06

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Panther44
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 01:31 \| IP Logged

Alright, other then Wolfgang Luth who was the only other U-boat skipper to win the Diamonds to his knights Cross???

And no it's not Pavel, although he's having a hell of a patrol!

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