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Zölk, Rudolf (U-123)

Date of birth:
August 8th, 1914 (Hamburg)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Stabsobermaschinist Rudolf Zölk was an U-boat crew member served aboard the U-123 "Hardegen".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 1st, 1939
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4.Klasse, 4 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Stabsheizer
Awarded on:
November 6th, 1940
Spanienkreuz, Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
December 18th, 1939
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 25th, 1941
Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boots-, Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 23rd, 1941
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obermaschinist
Awarded on:
February 10th, 1942
U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 7th, 1942
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obermaschinist
Unit:
"U 123", 2. Unterseebootsflottille, Kriegsmarine
Awarded on:
May 17th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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