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Gustav Poel

1917 – 2009

German World War II submarine commander

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About Gustav Poel

Lived 1917 – 2009 (aged 91). Gustav Poel was a German submariner, military officer, soldier and marineoffizier.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Submariner, military officer, soldier, Marineoffizier
Nationality
Education
RWTH Aachen University, Naval Academy at Mürwik
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold; Spanish Cross; U-boat Front Clasp

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gustav Poel's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustav Poel?

German World War II submarine commander (1917-2009)

When was Gustav Poel born?

Gustav Poel was born on 2 August 1917 in Hamburg.

When did Gustav Poel die?

Gustav Poel died on 16 January 2009 in Hamburg.

What was Gustav Poel's occupation?

Gustav Poel was a submariner, military officer, soldier and marineoffizier.

What nationality was Gustav Poel?

Gustav Poel was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustav Poel

· Wikidata: Q3121070

· DBpedia: Gustav Poel

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