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Rolf Thomsen

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German admiral and U-boat commander during World War II

GermanyLived 1915 to 2003 · aged 87
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Rolf Thomsen was a U-boat commander in the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany during World War II and later served with the Bundesmarine. He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his command of the German submarine U-1202.

Awards 13

1945U-boat Front Clasp
1945Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
1945U-boat War Badge (1939)
1945Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
1943German Cross in Gold
1942Eastern Medal
1941Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
1940Iron Cross 1st Class
1940Narvik Shield
1940Wound Badge (1939) in Black
1939Observer Badge
1939Iron Cross 2nd Class
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Connected to Rolf 6

Wolfram Freiherr von RichthofenAlso won Front Flying Clasp of the LuftwaffeAlbrecht BrandiAlso won U-boat Front ClaspFriedrich BonteAlso won Narvik ShieldHeinrich BleichrodtAlso won U-boat War Badge (1939)Harald NugiseksAlso won Wound Badge (1939) in BlackHans GollnickAlso won Eastern Medal

About this person

Country
Germany
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2003 · aged 87
Written about in
6 languages

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