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August Maus

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German Navy officer and World War II submarine commander (1915-1996)

GermanyBusiness ProfessionalsLived 1915 to 1996 · aged 81
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August Maus was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Prior to taking command of U-185, he served as an officer on U-68 under the command of Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten.

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August Maus being questioned by Captain M.R. Greer on board USS Core, 24 August 1943August Maus being questioned by Captain M.R. Greer on board USS Core, 24 August 1943U-185 sunk on 24 August 1943U-185 sunk on 24 August 1943

Awards 7

1943Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
1943Iron Cross 1st Class
1942High Seas Fleet Badge
1941U-boat War Badge (1939)
1940Spanish Cross
1939Iron Cross 2nd Class
1938Wehrmacht Long Service Award

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August Maus was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Prior to taking command of U-185, he served as an officer on U-68 under the command of Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten. Maus was taken prisoner after the sinking of U-185 and in 1944 participated in an escape attempt from the prisoner-of-war camp Papago Park in the United States.

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Country
Germany
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Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1996 · aged 81
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6 languages

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