Wilhelm Franken

Military Person

1914 – 1945

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Who was Wilhelm Franken?

Wilhelm Franken was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Franken was killed in a fire on board the Daresalam.

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Born
Sep 11, 1914
Bielefeld
Died
Jan 13, 1945
Kiel

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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