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Günther Prien
1908 – 1941
About this person
German U-boat commander during World War II
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 16, 1908
Osterfeld
Date of death
March 7, 1941
Atlantic Ocean
Citizenship
German Reich
Occupations & fields
submarinercommandantsea captainMarineoffiziersoldiernaval officer
Awards & honours
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak LeavesIron Cross, 2nd classIron Cross, 1st classKnight's Cross of the Iron CrossWehrmacht Long Service Award
- Field and occupation
- německý námořní důstojník
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