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Willi Lechtenbörger

1914 – 1943

Recipient of the Knight's Cross

SubmarinerSoldier

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About Willi Lechtenbörger

Lived 1914 – 1943 (aged 29). Willi Lechtenbörger was a submariner and soldier.

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Important facts

Born

2 February 1914, Bottrop

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 August 1943, Sargasso Sea

Occupation

Submariner, soldier

Nationality

German Reich

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Willi Lechtenbörger's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Willi Lechtenbörger?

Recipient of the Knight's Cross (1914–1943)

When was Willi Lechtenbörger born?

Willi Lechtenbörger was born on 2 February 1914 in Bottrop.

When did Willi Lechtenbörger die?

Willi Lechtenbörger died on 27 August 1943 in Sargasso Sea.

What was Willi Lechtenbörger's occupation?

Willi Lechtenbörger was a submariner and soldier.

What nationality was Willi Lechtenbörger?

Willi Lechtenbörger's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willi Lechtenbörger

· Wikidata: Q8003759

· DBpedia: Willi Lechtenbörger

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