Peter Zschech
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Peter Zschech (1 October 1918 – 24 October 1943) was the second commander of the German submarine U-505. He earned notoriety as the first commanding officer to commit suicide while in active command of a naval vessel,[disputed – discuss] as well as the only submariner to ever do so while underwater.
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Peter Zschech | |
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Born | (1918-10-01)1 October 1918 |
Died | 24 October 1943(1943-10-24) (aged 25) North Atlantic (suicide) |
Service/ | Kriegsmarine |
Years of service | 1936–1943 |
Rank | Kapitänleutnant |
Commands held | U-505 |
Awards | Iron Cross, 1st class |
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