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Fröhlich, Werner (U-66)

Date of birth:
December 11th, 1913
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

06.05.1944: StOStrm, U-66, survived when U-66 was sunk in Cape Verde, Atlantic Ocean, in position 17°17' North - 32°29' West by USS 'BUCKLEY' (D.51) - remaining crew : 24 KIA and 36 survivors
07.05.1944: US POW

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Stabsobersteurmann (Petty Officer 2nd Class)
Unit:
Obersteuermann, Wachoffizier, U-Boot, "U 66", 2. Unterseebootsflottille
Awarded on:
October 8th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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