Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held U-Jager 208 Service/branch Kriegsmarine | Years of service 1939–45 Name Klaus Wenke | |
Rank Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves Battles/wars World War II
Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945)
Battle of the Mediterranean Died November 1, 1944, Adriatic Sea Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of the Mediterranean, World War II | ||
Klaus Wenke (24 March 1916 – 1 November 1944) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. He was also a posthumous recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Wenke was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when his submarine chaser (U-Jager) UJ-208 was attacked and destroyed by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland.
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