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Bredenbreuker, Walter

    Date of birth:
    May 24th, 1906
    Date of death:
    December 26th, 1943 (Northcape near Narvik)
    Nationality:
    German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

    Biography

    Walter Bredenbreuker was killed on December 26th, when the "Scharnhorst" was sunk during the Battle at Northcape at 72.16N/28.41E. He was pothumously promoted to Fregattenkapitän.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander)
    Unit:
    1. Artillerieoffizier Schlachtschiff "Scharnhorst"
    Awarded on:
    July 22nd, 1944
    Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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