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Eberhard Weichold

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Eberhard Weichold was a German naval officer of World War I who, among other commands, was captain of the submarine SM UC-22. On 10 August 1918, Weichold sank the SS Polynesien while he was in command of SM UC-22. Seventeen people died.

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Weichold (second from right) receiving a report in Marsa Matruh in July 1942Weichold (second from right) receiving a report in Marsa Matruh in July 1942

Awards 3

Military Merit Cross III. Class
German Cross in Gold
Albert Order

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Eberhard Weichold was a German naval officer of World War I who, among other commands, was captain of the submarine SM UC-22. On 10 August 1918, Weichold sank the SS Polynesien while he was in command of SM UC-22. Seventeen people died. Weichold joined the Imperial German Navy on 1 April 1911 as Seekadett, completed his recruit training on SMS Hertha and came afterwards to Naval Academy Mürwik.

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Germany
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Lived 1891 to 1960 · aged 69
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