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Duis, Hans-Dietrich

Date of birth:
February 6th, 1922 (Saarbrücken/Rhineprovince, Germany)
Date of death:
October 2nd, 1997
Nationality:
German

Biography

Hans-Dietrich Duis served as Wachoffizier on board the "U 462", "U 351" and "U 365" and as Kommandant "U 792". He finally reached the rank of Oberleutnant zur See.

He was killed in a car accident on October 2nd, 1997.

Promotions:
December 1st, 1943: Oberleutnant zur See.

Career:
December 1st, 1939: In service Kriegsmarine;
?: Wachoffizier "U 462";
?: Wachoffizier "U 351";
?: Wachoffizier "U 365";
December 1944 - May 1945: Kommandant "U 792".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 12th, 1941
U-boot Kriegsabzeichen (ohne Brillianten)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 23rd, 1944
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

Sources

  • - Gerhard Brand

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