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Waschkau, Gustav

Date of birth:
August 28th, 1916
Date of death:
August 20th, 1944 (Bay of Biscay)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Gustav Waschkau was killed on Augusts 20th, 1944 at 48°16´N / 05°33´W in the Bay of Biscay, with the sinking of the U 984.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Obermaschinist
Unit:
"U 984" / 1.Unterseebootsflottille
Awarded on:
July 8th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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