Wächter, Karl-Jürgen
- Date of death:
- May 3rd, 1945 (Norway)
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
Commander of the U223 and the U2503. Died from injuries sustained during an attack by British bombers. He was brought ashore in Norway along with other wounded crew members and died later. The U2503 was scuttled by the remaining crew.
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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Kapitänleutnant
- Unit:
- Kommandant des U-Bootes "U 223", 6. Unterseebootsflottille
- Awarded on:
- December 28th, 1943
Sources
- Photo 1: Luc Vermeersch
- Photo:
- - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht
Photo
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