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Conen, Karl (U-460)

    Date of birth:
    October 26th, 1913 (Bernkastel/Rhineprovince, Germany)
    Service number:
    UO.1106/34.T
    Nationality:
    German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

    Biography

    Promotions:
    ?: Obermachinist;
    January 1st, 1945: Stabsobermachinist.

    Career:
    ?: U 7
    ?: UD 4
    ?: Obermachinist U 460
    04.10.1943: survived when U-460 was sunk in North Atlantic, North of Azores Islands in 43°18' North - 28°58' West - 62 KIA, the only 2 survivors were rescued by U-264
    05.10.1943: Stabsobermaschinist U 264
    ? HDW Kiel.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    November 24th, 1939
    U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    March 9th, 1943
    Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    March 9th, 1943
    Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Obermaschinist
    Unit:
    U 460, 12. Unterseebootsflottille, Kriegsmarine
    Awarded on:
    November 19th, 1943
    Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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