Werner Hartmann
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For the German physicist, see Werner Hartmann (physicist). For other uses, see Werner Hartmann (disambiguation).
Werner Hartmann (11 December 1902 – 26 April 1963) was a German U-boat commander in World War II. He was credited with sinking 26 ships, amounting to over 115,000 gross register tons (GRT) sunk. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
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Born | (1902-12-11)11 December 1902 Silstedt, Harz |
Died | 26 April 1963(1963-04-26) (aged 60) Usseln, Waldeck |
Allegiance | Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/ | Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine German Navy |
Years of service | 1921–45, 1956–62 |
Rank | Kapitän zur See |
Commands held | Seeadler, Albatros U-26, U-37, U-198 |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War
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Awards | Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves |
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