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Möller, Walter ('U 516')

Date of birth:
May 20th, 1918
Nationality:
German

Biography

U 64.
U 516.

15.05.1945: 'U 516', under Oberleutnant z.S. Friedrich Petran, left Loch Eriboll. The boat crossed over Loch Alsh to Lisahally.
17.05.1945: 'U 516' arrived in Lisahally and was handed over to the British and the remaining crew was taken prisoner of war.
'U 516' awaited sinking during the Operation Deadlight.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Machinengefreiter
Awarded on:
September 19th, 1943
U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Bootsmannsmaat
Unit:
seemännischer Unteroffizier, U 516, 10. Unterseebootsflottille, Kriegsmarine
Awarded on:
March 25th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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