Date of birth:

January 27th, 1908 (Halle an der Saale/Westphalia, Germany)

Date of death:

February 12th, 1940 (Clyde Bay, Canada)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky was killed on February 2nd, 1940 when the "U 33" was sunk by H.M.S. Gleaner (25T/17Ü) at 55.25N / 05.07W. During 3 operational sails (78 days at sea) he sunk 11 ships with a total tonnage of 22.931BRT.

Promotions:
August 1st, 1938: Kapitänleutnant.

Career:
April 1st, 1929: In service Reichsmarine;
?: Wachoffizier "U 20";
?: Kommandant "U 4";
October 29th, 1938 - February 12th, 1940: Kommandant "U 33".

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