Friedrich Eckoldt

Military Person

1887 – 1916

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Who was Friedrich Eckoldt?

Kapitänleutnant Friedrich Eckoldt was a German naval officer killed during World War I. He commanded torpedo boat V 48 which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland.

The Second World War German destroyer Z 16 was named Friedrich Eckoldt in his honour; it was sunk with all hands during the Battle of the Barents Sea by the British light cruiser HMS Sheffield .

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Born
Jun 20, 1887
Died
May 31, 1916

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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