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Karl Thurmann

1909 – 1943

German World War II U-boat commander

Soldier SubmarinerMarineoffizier

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About Karl Thurmann

Lived 1909 – 1943 (aged 33). Karl Thurmann was a soldier, submariner and marineoffizier.

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Important facts

Born

4 September 1909, Mülheim an der Ruhr

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 January 1943, Atlantic Ocean

Occupation

Soldier, submariner, Marineoffizier

Education

Naval Academy at Mürwik

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; U-boat War Badge (1939); Iron Cross, 1st class; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Wehrmacht Long Service Award

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karl Thurmann's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Thurmann?

German World War II U-boat commander

When was Karl Thurmann born?

Karl Thurmann was born on 4 September 1909 in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

When did Karl Thurmann die?

Karl Thurmann died on 20 January 1943 in Atlantic Ocean.

What was Karl Thurmann's occupation?

Karl Thurmann was a soldier, submariner and marineoffizier.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Thurmann

· Wikidata: Q4466204

· DBpedia: Karl Thurmann

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