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Wilhelm Dommes

1907 – 1990

German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander

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About Wilhelm Dommes

Lived 1907 – 1990 (aged 82). Wilhelm Dommes was a German submariner, soldier and marineoffizier.

Wilhelm Dommes (16 April 1907 in Berent District, West Prussia – 23 January 1990 in Hannover) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was the commander of U-boats in the Indian Ocean, whereby German and Japanese forces fought together in the only time in the war. Dommes was the first commander of the U-boat base, in the former British seaplane base in Penang, where he served as head of the Southeast Asia U-boat region.

Awards Wehrmacht Long Service Award 3rd Class (23 January 1937) The Return of Sudetenland Commemorative Medal of 1 October 1938 (6 September 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 December 1942 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-431 War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class (30 January 1945) 1st Class (20 April 1945) U-boat Front Clasp (5 March 1945)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Submariner, soldier, Marineoffizier
Nationality
Education
Naval Academy at Mürwik
Employers
Merchant marine
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Sudetenland Medal; High Seas Fleet Badge; Iron Cross, 1st class; U-boat War Badge (1939); Medal of Military Valour; War Merit Cross; U-boat Front Clasp

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm Dommes?

German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander

When was Wilhelm Dommes born?

Wilhelm Dommes was born on 16 April 1907 in Kościerzyna.

When did Wilhelm Dommes die?

Wilhelm Dommes died on 23 January 1990 in Hanover.

What was Wilhelm Dommes's occupation?

Wilhelm Dommes was a submariner, soldier and marineoffizier.

What nationality was Wilhelm Dommes?

Wilhelm Dommes was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Dommes

· Wikidata: Q4165886

· DBpedia: Wilhelm Dommes

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