Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant (Ing.) zur See (Sub-Lieutenant)

Unit:

Leitender Ingenieur U-66

Awarded on:

February 13th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (ing.) zur See

Unit:

Leitender Ingenieur U-66

Awarded on:

June 1st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (ing.) zur See

Unit:

Leitender Ingenieur U-66

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (Ing.)

Unit:

Leitender Ingenieur "U 66"

Awarded on:

April 23rd, 1944

Oberleutnant (Ing.) Olschewski’s Knight’s Cross recommendation reads as follows…

“Olschewski has served as the Leitender Ingenieur of U 66 in an uninterrupted period since November 1941, under the leadership of its commanders Zapp and Markworth (both Knight’s Cross Holders) and his superior Seeoberleutnant Seehausen. He has so far participated in 7 war patrols (comprising 520 days at sea), during which the U-Boat sunk over 209000 GRT of shipping.

Oleschewski is an outstandingly proficient Ing. Offizier, whose steady nerves and battle readiness are nothing short of exemplary. He is an excellent U-Boat-IG with a firm grasp of his ship’s mechanics, something he has proved in many critical situations through his fearless calm, understanding and swift action. Through this he contributed decisively in preserving his submarine in tense situations resulting from heavy damage or personnel losses. That most of the outstanding successes of the submarine could be conducted through underwater attacks is another demonstration of how he has decisively contributed to its total of ships sunk.”

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1936

Awarded on:

October 3rd, 1939

Awarded on:

September 29th, 1967