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Herbig, Klaus-Joachim (U 66)

Date of birth:
March 28th, 1922
Nationality:
German

Biography

06.05.1944: Oberleutnant zur See, Erster Wachoffizier, U-66, POW when scuttled West of Cape Verde after damages by USS 'BUCKLEY' (D.51) - remaining crew : 24 KIA + 36 survivors

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant zur See
Unit:
Erster Wachoffizier, U-Boot, "U 66", 2. Unterseebootsflottille
Awarded on:
April 11th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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