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Erwin Rostin

1907 – 1942

German World War II U-boat commander

Soldier SubmarinerMarineoffizier

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About Erwin Rostin

Lived 1907 – 1942 (aged 34). Erwin Rostin was a soldier, submariner and marineoffizier.

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Important facts

Born

8 October 1907, Güstrow

Birth century

20th century

Died

30 June 1942, Atlantic Ocean

Occupation

Soldier, submariner, Marineoffizier

Nationality

German Reich

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; U-boat War Badge (1939); Minesweeper War Badge; Iron Cross, 1st class; Sudetenland Medal; Iron Cross, 2nd class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erwin Rostin's

George Andrew Reisner

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erwin Rostin?

German World War II U-boat commander

When was Erwin Rostin born?

Erwin Rostin was born on 8 October 1907 in Güstrow.

When did Erwin Rostin die?

Erwin Rostin died on 30 June 1942 in Atlantic Ocean.

What was Erwin Rostin's occupation?

Erwin Rostin was a soldier, submariner and marineoffizier.

What nationality was Erwin Rostin?

Erwin Rostin's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erwin Rostin

· Wikidata: Q4398415

· DBpedia: Erwin Rostin

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